Queensland, Maryland facts for kids
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Queensland, Maryland
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 Queensland, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Queensland, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 120 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,191 |
| • Density | 463.21/sq mi (178.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-64568 |
Queensland is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. You can find it south of Upper Marlboro.
In 2020, about 2,191 people lived in Queensland. This area used to be called Queenland. Its name changed to Queensland in 2014. At that time, a small part of its land was given to Upper Marlboro.
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Where is Queensland?
Queensland covers an area of about 12.6 square kilometers (4.74 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
The community has clear borders:
- To the north, it's bordered by Maryland Route 4.
- To the south and east, it's bordered by U.S. Route 301.
- To the west, you'll find Marlboro Pike and South Osborne Road.
Other communities nearby include:
- Westphalia, Marlboro Village, and Brock Hall are to the north.
- Croom is to the southeast.
- Marlton is to the south.
- Rosaryville is to the southwest.
Who Lives in Queensland?
The U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. Here's how Queensland's population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,929 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,191 | 13.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 The CDP was known as Queenland at the 2010 Census |
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Population Details from 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Queensland in 2010 and 2020. The census looks at race and ethnicity separately. Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 338 | 296 | 17.52% | 13.51% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,483 | 1,593 | 76.88% | 72.71% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 9 | 13 | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 14 | 27 | 0.73% | 1.23% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.26% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 22 | 0.00% | 1.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 42 | 95 | 2.18% | 4.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38 | 145 | 1.97% | 6.62% |
| Total | 1,929 | 2,191 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools in Queensland
The public schools in Queensland are run by Prince George's County Public Schools.
Most students in Queensland go to Marlton Elementary School. A smaller part of the area goes to Melwood Elementary School.
After elementary school, students attend James Madison Middle School. For high school, they go to Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School.
See also
In Spanish: Queenland (Maryland) para niños
