Adelphi, Maryland

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Adelphi, Maryland
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Adelphi, Maryland


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Maryland
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Prince George's
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area_total_km2 = 7.7
area_land_km2 = 7.7
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 3.0
area_land_sq_mi = 3.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 14998
population_density_km2 = 1956.7
population_density_sq_mi = 5067.9

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 52
elevation_ft = 171
latd = 38 |latm = 59 |lats = 49 |latNS = N
longd = 76 |longm = 58 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 20783, 20787
area_code = 301
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blank_info = 24-00400
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blank1_info = 0596997
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Adelphi is a community (and census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 14,998 at the 2000 census. Adelphi is the home of the University of Maryland University College, and the community is located near the University of Maryland main campus in College Park, Maryland. The historic Adelphi Mill attracts visitors and can be rented for special functions. Communities located in this unincorporated part of Prince George's County include Adelphi Hills, Buck Lodge, Chatham, Cool Spring Terrace, Hillandale Forest, Knollwood, and White Oak Manor. A community focal point is the Adelphi Pool. Shopping opportunities are available at the Adelphi Shopping Center and at Metzerott Plaza.

Geography

Adelphi is located at coor dms|38|59|49|N|76|58|0|W|city (38.996860, -76.966755)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 14,998 people, 5,332 households, and 3,321 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,067.9 people per square mile (1,956.3/km²). There were 5,627 housing units at an average density of 1,901.4/sq mi (734.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 29.48% White, 39.83% African American, 0.28% Native American, 9.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 15.04% from other races, and 5.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.74% of the population.

There were 5,332 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,827, and the median income for a family was $53,839. Males had a median income of $32,495 versus $31,932 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,952. About 6.6% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Adelphi is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools system.

References

External links

* [http://www.lockley.net/CoolInfo.shtml Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association website]
* [http://www.adelphipool.org/ Adelphi Pool website]