Pleasant Hills, Maryland facts for kids
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Pleasant Hills, Maryland
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Location of Pleasant Hills, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
| • Land | 4.36 sq mi (11.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,998 |
| • Density | 916.97/sq mi (354.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-62175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1698807 |
Pleasant Hills is a small community in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 3,998 people lived in Pleasant Hills. Even though it has its own name, most people who live there use mailing addresses for nearby towns like Fallston or Kingsville.
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Where is Pleasant Hills Located?
Pleasant Hills is found in the southwestern part of Harford County. It sits right next to Baltimore County. The border between the two counties follows a stream called the Little Gunpowder Falls.
Major Roads and Travel
Several important roads run through or near Pleasant Hills. Maryland Route 147 (also called Harford Road) forms the northwestern edge of the community. U.S. Route 1 (Bel Air Road) goes right through the middle of Pleasant Hills.
- You can travel northeast about 4 miles (6.4 km) on US 1 to reach Bel Air. Bel Air is the main town in Harford County.
- If you go southwest on US 1, you will reach Baltimore in about 18 miles (29 km).
Another road, Maryland Route 152, crosses US 1 in Pleasant Hills.
- It leads northwest about 2 miles (3.2 km) to Fallston.
- It goes southeast about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Interstate 95, which is a major highway, near Joppatowne.
How Big is Pleasant Hills?
The total area of Pleasant Hills is about 4.37 square miles (11.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Pleasant Hills?
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| 2020 | 3,998 | — | |
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The government counts the population of Pleasant Hills every ten years. In 2000, there were 2,851 people living here. By 2010, the population grew to 3,379. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,998 residents.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 1,026 households in Pleasant Hills. A household means all the people living in one home. Most of these households (854) were families.
- About 33.6% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most families (74.6%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.78 people.
- The average family had about 3.07 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people living in Pleasant Hills come from all age groups.
- About 24.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 16.8% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Pleasant Hills was 42 years old.
Income in Pleasant Hills
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Pleasant Hills was about $63,351 per year. For families, the typical income was slightly higher, around $65,679 per year. The average income per person in the community was about $26,435.
See also
- In Spanish: Pleasant Hills (Maryland) para niños
