Selby-on-the-Bay, Maryland facts for kids
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Selby-on-the-Bay, Maryland
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Former census-designated place
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,674 |
| • Density | 1,139.5/sq mi (440.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-71050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867300 |
Selby-on-the-Bay is a place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in the United States. People often just call it Selby. It used to be a special area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a specific area counted by the government for the 2000 census. In 2000, about 3,674 people lived there. For the 2010 census, Selby-on-the-Bay became part of the Mayo CDP.
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Where is Selby-on-the-Bay?
Selby-on-the-Bay is located in Maryland. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°54′27″N 76°31′10″W / 38.90750°N 76.51944°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The area of Selby-on-the-Bay covers about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.2 square miles (8.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of Selby-on-the-Bay is covered by water, which makes sense since it's "on-the-Bay"!
Who Lives in Selby-on-the-Bay?
This section tells us about the people who lived in Selby-on-the-Bay back in 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 3,674 people living in Selby-on-the-Bay. These people lived in 1,398 homes, which are called "households." Out of these homes, 1,034 were families. This means many people lived with their relatives.
The area had about 1,139 people per square mile (440 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,480 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Background of Residents
Most people living in Selby-on-the-Bay in 2000 were White, making up about 96% of the population. A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more different backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many homes in Selby-on-the-Bay had children. About 35% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families, about 62%, were married couples living together.
The people in Selby-on-the-Bay had a mix of ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 33%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 11% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 38 years.
Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Selby-on-the-Bay was about $66,477 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $72,174 per year. This shows that people in Selby-on-the-Bay generally had good incomes.
