Wheaton–Glenmont, Maryland facts for kids
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Wheaton–Glenmont, Maryland
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Former census-designated place
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The Kensington fire station in May 2013.
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Location of Wheaton–Glenmont, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2) |
| • Land | 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57,694 |
| • Density | 5,635.1/sq mi (2,175.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-83837 |
Wheaton–Glenmont was a special area in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a community that the government counted for the census, even though it wasn't a city or town with its own local government. In the year 2000, about 57,694 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 U.S. Census, this area was divided into two separate places: Wheaton and Glenmont.
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Where Was Wheaton–Glenmont Located?
Wheaton–Glenmont was located in Maryland, in the United States. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 39.053658 degrees North and -77.059071 degrees West.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Wheaton–Glenmont was about 10.2 square miles (which is about 26.5 square kilometers). All of this area was land, meaning there were no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lived in Wheaton–Glenmont?
In the year 2000, about 57,694 people lived in Wheaton–Glenmont. There were about 19,596 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, about 13,971 were families.
Population Details
The area was quite busy, with about 5,635 people living in each square mile. This is a way to measure how crowded a place is.
Many different groups of people lived in Wheaton–Glenmont. About 25.92% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 34.4% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half, about 52.5%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.93 people, and the average family had about 3.39 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people living in Wheaton–Glenmont were of different ages:
- About 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the area was 36 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wheaton–Glenmont was about $59,211 per year. For families, the average income was about $62,295 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Wheaton-Glenmont (Maryland) para niños
