Summerfield, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Summerfield, Maryland
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 Summerfield, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Summerfield, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.65 sq mi (9.46 km2) |
| • Land | 3.64 sq mi (9.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,758 |
| • Density | 4,054.40/sq mi (1,565.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-75810 |
Summerfield is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located near Landover in Prince George's County, Maryland. In 2020, about 14,758 people lived there. Summerfield is also a suburb of Washington, D.C., which means it's a residential area close to a big city.
You can find FedExField in Summerfield. This is a famous stadium. The Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex is also in Summerfield. Before 2010, Summerfield wasn't officially recognized as a CDP.
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Where is Summerfield?
Summerfield covers an area of about 9.4 square kilometers (3.6 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area is water. The community has clear borders. To the east, it's next to the Capital Beltway (I-495/95). To the south, it borders Maryland Route 214 (Central Avenue).
Summerfield is surrounded by other towns and communities. Landover is to the north. Glenarden is to the northeast. Lake Arbor is to the east. Largo is to the southeast. Walker Mill is to the southwest. Finally, Peppermill Village and Seat Pleasant are to the west.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 10,898 | — | |
| 2020 | 14,758 | 35.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The number of people living in Summerfield has grown over time. In 2010, there were 10,898 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 14,758 people.
Schools in Summerfield
The public schools in Summerfield are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. This system manages all the schools in the county.
Here are some of the schools that students in Summerfield might attend:
- Elementary Schools: Highland Park, William Paca, and Cora L. Rice.
- Middle Schools: G. James Gholson and Kenmoor.
- High Schools: Central High School, Fairmont Heights High School, and Charles Herbert Flowers High School.
John Carroll Elementary School used to be in the area that is now Summerfield. It closed in 2009.
Getting Around: Transportation
The Washington Metro is a public transportation system. It has a train station called Morgan Boulevard station located right in Summerfield. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from the community.
Raljon: The Story Behind the Stadium Name
Raljon was the original name for the area where FedExField is located. FedExField is the home stadium for the Washington Commanders football team. The team's former owner, Jack Kent Cooke, came up with the name "Raljon." He combined the names of his two sons, Ralph and John.
The name "Raljon" started being used in 1997. However, not many people outside of the football team and its partners used this name. Even the U.S. Postal Service officially recognized it for the stadium's specific ZIP+4 Code. But after Daniel Snyder bought the team, the name "Raljon" was slowly phased out.
See also
In Spanish: Summerfield (Maryland) para niños
