Rosaryville, Maryland facts for kids
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Rosaryville, Maryland
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Location of Rosaryville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.20 sq mi (23.82 km2) |
| • Land | 9.18 sq mi (23.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,548 |
| • Density | 1,257.54/sq mi (485.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-68300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597990 |
Rosaryville is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's not an official city but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics.
Rosaryville is located south of Clinton and Upper Marlboro, right next to U.S. Route 301. In 2020, about 11,548 people lived there. The area includes homes and open countryside. It got its name from a local Roman Catholic church. Nearby places include the Marlton housing area, a veterans' cemetery, a farmers market, and Rosaryville State Park.
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History of Rosaryville
Rosaryville has some interesting history. A historic place called His Lordship's Kindness is located here. It was recognized as a very important historical site in 1970. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark.
Geography of Rosaryville
Rosaryville is located at specific coordinates: 38°46′4″N 76°50′8″W / 38.76778°N 76.83556°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 23.8 square kilometers (or about 9.2 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Rosaryville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,976 | — | |
| 2000 | 12,322 | 37.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,697 | −13.2% | |
| 2020 | 11,548 | 8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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According to the 2020 census, Rosaryville had a population of 11,548 people. The community is diverse, with people from many different backgrounds living there.
Schools in Rosaryville
Students living in Rosaryville go to schools that are part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
- Elementary Schools: Some students attend Melwood Elementary School, while others go to Rosaryville Elementary School.
- Middle Schools: Most middle school students are assigned to James Madison Middle School. A few others go to Gwynn Park Middle School.
- High Schools: For high school, students attend either Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School or Frederick Douglass High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Rosaryville para niños
