Lexington Park, Maryland

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official_name = Lexington Park, Maryland
settlement_type = CDP
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subdivision_name = United States
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subdivision_name1 = Maryland
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area_total_km2 = 21.0
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 11021
population_density_km2 = 532.4
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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Lexington Park is a census-designated place and micropolitan statistical area in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,021 at the 2000 census. The town came into being with the establishment of the Patuxent Naval Air Station during World War II, and was named for the recently sunk USS Lexington aircraft carrier. John Glenn, Alan Shepard, and many noted astronauts trained there. In 1977 the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge spanning the Patuxent River linked the area to Calvert County and Solomons, Maryland. In recent years several aerospace and high-tech companies have located in the area bringing additional jobs. Shopping Centers along Maryland Route 235 ("Three Notch Road") and Great Mills Road have many department stores. Area students attend Great Mills High School. Nearby, Dashiell Hammett, noted novelist, was born on May 27, 1894. Residents of the area are said to "be living down the Park," often with negative overtones.

Lexington Park in seaside St. Mary's County is one of the nation's fastest-growing "micropolitan" areas, expanding by 14.6 percent since 2000, largely on the strength of military growth. The county population may hit 100,000 next year if it continues at last year's 2.1 percent growth rate. In addition, Southern Maryland is the fast-growing area in the state, and a very desirable bedroom community for people who work in the District of Columbia, but unlike neighboring Charles and Calvert Counties, many in St. Mary's County both work and live in the county.

The Patuxent Naval Air Station, which is based in Lexington Park, employs about 20,000 people, driving about 75 percent of the economy in St. Mary's County and providing roughly $3 billion to the state economy.

The average price of a home in St. Mary's County in 2007 is $337,501, compared with about $200,000 in 2003. The area is surrounded by farmland and has a countryside charm with an historical appeal. In addition, there are many high tech jobs.

Geography

Lexington Park is located at coor dms|38|15|32|N|76|27|2|W|city (38.258906, -76.450592)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21.0 km²), of which, 8.0 square miles (20.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.24%) is water.

Lexington Park and its surrounding areas are protected by the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Bay District operates (2) Fire Stations, Company 3 in Lexington Park and Station 9 in California. Bay District operates (2) Engines, (2) Pumper Tankers, (2) Aerial Trucks, (1) Squad, (5) Brush Units, (1) Utility, and (2) Command Units. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is the busiest fire department in St. Mary's County. More information can be found on www.bdvfd.org

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 11,021 people, 3,923 households, and 2,459 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,378.9 people per square mile (532.6/km²). There were 4,630 housing units at an average density of 579.3/sq mi (223.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.99% White, 30.00% African American, 0.38% Native American, 4.22% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 3.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.78% of the population.

There were 3,923 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 12.2% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,214, and the median income for a family was $42,095. Males had a median income of $30,762 versus $24,155 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,605. About 9.9% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.paxriveronline.com/ PAX River Online - Area Community and Business Resource]
* [http://www.espwxctr.com/ Esperanza Weather Center - Southern Maryland Weather]
* [http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=25&pid=0&sid=1107558 Lexington Park Growth Puts It on National Fast Track - WTOP News]
* [http://www.somdjobs.com SOMDJobs.com - Southern Maryland Employment]