Redland, Maryland facts for kids
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Redland, Maryland
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Location of Redland, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.35 sq mi (19.02 km2) |
| • Land | 7.19 sq mi (18.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,592 |
| • Density | 2,584.38/sq mi (997.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-65312 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389735 |
Redland is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government uses for counting people, even though it doesn't have its own city government.
As of the 2020 census, about 18,592 people lived in Redland.
Where is Redland Located?
Redland is not a city with official borders. Instead, it's an "unincorporated area." This means it's part of a larger county and doesn't have its own separate local government.
The United States Census Bureau and the United States Geological Survey recognize Redland as a special area for counting people. This helps them gather information about the population.
According to the Census Bureau, Redland covers a total area of about 7.0 square miles (18.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Redland?
The population of Redland has grown over the years. Here's how many people lived there in recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 17,242 | — | |
| 2020 | 18,592 | 7.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were about 16,998 people living in Redland. These people lived in 5,272 homes, with 4,423 of those being families. The area had about 2,474 people per square mile.
The people living in Redland come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 55% were White, 15.75% were African American, and 15.94% were Asian. About 15.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Redland have children. In 2000, about 44.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together.
The age of people in Redland varied. About 29.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 35 years, meaning half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Redland in 2000 was about $80,821 per year. For families, the average income was $82,146. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
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