Robinwood, Maryland facts for kids
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Robinwood, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.86 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,397 |
| • Density | 1,944.02/sq mi (750.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-67000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389763 |
Robinwood is a special kind of community in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 7,397 people lived in Robinwood. It is part of the larger Hagerstown Metropolitan Area. Robinwood is also home to Hagerstown Community College, a place where students can go to learn after high school.
About Robinwood's Location
Robinwood is located in the state of Maryland. The United States Census Bureau says that Robinwood covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Robinwood?
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| 2020 | 7,397 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,731 people living in Robinwood. These people lived in 1,918 homes. About 1,294 of these homes were families. The population density was about 1,254 people for every square mile.
Most people in Robinwood were White (about 88%). There were also African American (about 6%), Asian (about 2.6%), and Native American or Pacific Islander residents. About 2.2% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (about 32.5%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.6%) were married couples living together. About 25.5% of all homes had just one person living in them.
The average age of people in Robinwood in 2000 was 36 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. About 13% of the people were 65 years old or older.
