Rossville, Maryland facts for kids
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Rossville, Maryland
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Philadelphia Road at Ridge Road in Rossville, Maryland
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Location of Rossville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.40 sq mi (13.99 km2) |
| • Land | 5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,029 |
| • Density | 2,979.92/sq mi (1,150.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-68700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591188 |
Rossville is a community located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. Rossville is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 16,029 people lived there.
Where is Rossville Located?
Rossville is found in the state of Maryland. Its exact location is at coordinates 39 degrees North latitude and 76 degrees West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 13.99 square kilometers (5.4 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Rossville?
The number of people living in Rossville has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 8,646 | — | |
| 1990 | 9,492 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 11,515 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 15,147 | 31.5% | |
| 2020 | 16,029 | 5.8% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 11,515 people living in Rossville. These people lived in 4,811 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 30.2% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many families were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband present.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 23.0% of the people were under 18 years old. About 36.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Rossville was 32 years. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
The community of Rossville is home to a diverse group of people. In 2000, the population included people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
