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 census-designated place south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 2,191 at the 2020 census. It was formerly known as Queenland until 2014 when its name was changed to Queensland and a small portion of its geography was transferred to Upper Marlboro.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau as of 2010, Queenland has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.26%, is water.
The CDP is bordered to the north by Maryland Route 4, to the south and east by U.S. Route 301, and to the west by Marlboro Pike and South Osborne Road. The CDPs of Westphalia, Marlboro Village, and Brock Hall border Queensland to the north, Croom is to the southeast, Marlton is to the south, and Rosaryville is to the southwest.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2020 census
| 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% |
Education
Prince George's County Public Schools operates public schools serving the census-designated place. Most of the CDP is zoned to Marlton Elementary School, with a section instead zoned to Melwood Elementary School.
Residents are zoned to James Madison Middle School, and Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School.
See also
In Spanish: Queenland (Maryland) para niños
