Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland facts for kids
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Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland
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Former census-designated place
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The United States Census Bureau headquarters in March 2007.
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Location of Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2) |
| • Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33,515 |
| • Density | 6,008.0/sq mi (2,319.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-75762 |
Suitland-Silver Hill used to be a special kind of area called a census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. This means it was a place the government counted for population, but it wasn't an official city or town. It was located about one mile (1.6 km) southeast of Washington, D.C..
After the 2010 United States Census, Suitland-Silver Hill was divided. It is now two separate census-designated places: Silver Hill and Suitland. The area is home to the United States Census Bureau headquarters, which is where the government collects information about people and the country.
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Geography of Suitland-Silver Hill
Suitland-Silver Hill is located at 38°51′2″N 76°55′25″W / 38.85056°N 76.92361°W. This location is in the state of Maryland.
The total area of this former place was about 5.6 square miles (14.4 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 30,355 | — | |
| 1980 | 32,164 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 35,111 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 33,515 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 31,775 | −5.2% | |
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In the year 2000, about 33,515 people lived in Suitland-Silver Hill. There were also 13,149 households, which are like homes where people live.
Most of the people living there were African American, making up about 93% of the population. There were also smaller groups of White, Native American, Asian, and other races. About 1.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Suitland-Silver Hill had children. About 39.9% of households had kids under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The population was quite young. About 32.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Many people were also between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 30 years.
The average income for a family in Suitland-Silver Hill was around $43,635 in 2000. About 10.7% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 14.2% of children under 18.
Getting Around: Transportation
The Suitland-Silver Hill area is served by the Washington Metro train system. There are three Metro stations nearby on the Green Line (Washington Metro):
- Naylor Road
- Suitland
- Branch Avenue
These stations help people travel easily to Washington, D.C., and other places.
Schools and Education
Students in this area attend schools managed by Prince George's County Public Schools. The schools that serve the area include:
- Suitland High School
- Drew Freeman Middle School
- Suitland Elementary School
Famous People from the Area
- Steny Hoyer: He is a member of the United States House of Representatives. He went to Suitland High School.
