Arnold, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Arnold is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Anne Arundel County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 23,422 at the 2000 census. Neighborhoods straddle College Parkway and Ritchie Highway
. Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck peninsula. The ZIP code is 21012.
and Severn
rivers, began with the farm of John Arnold. Arnold, a veteran of the War of 1812
, acquired 300 acres (1.2 km²) on the north side of the Severn River. http://www.aacps.org/aacps/MRMS/arnold.htm
.
Elementary Schools:
Middle Schools:
High School:
Private Schools:
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (34.7 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it (19.46%) is water.
of 2000, there were 23,422 people, 8,373 households, and 6,396 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,168.7 people per square mile (837.3/km²). There were 8,623 housing units at an average density of 798.4 per square mile (308.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.49% White, 4.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races
, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.
There were 8,373 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $93,480, and the median income for a family was $106,327. Males had a median income of $52,345 versus $36,337 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $31,236. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
links Arnold to Annapolis
and Severna Park
with jogging and biking recreation. Arnold Park hosts a playground and provides open ball fields for sporting. Twin Oaks Park provides play equipment and a walking trail. Broadneck Park is also located on the peninsula; this park has two enclosed areas for dogs (small and large). Bay Hills Golf Club was designed in 1969 by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault. The scenic 18 hole golf course finds its beauty in its wooded rolling terrain.
Arnold is located 5 miles (8 km) from historic downtown Annapolis. Sandy Point State Park
is approximately two or three miles (5 km) east of Arnold proper and includes a beach on the Chesapeake Bay
in proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
and the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Marshes and creeks in the park are home to wildlife found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, including blue crabs, heron
s, terrapin
s, rockfish
, and eagle
s.
Anne Arundel Community College
is located in Arnold along College Parkway, and is annually rated one of the top community colleges in the nation. Historic synagogue Temple Beth Shalom also calls Arnold its home.
Maryland's State Tree. The Wilmer Stone White Oak in Arnold Park is set to be dedicated as the Maryland State Tree. The 200-year-old tree scored 402 points under a system that awards points for a tree's height, circumference and crown. It was named for the late Wilmer Stone, a noted forester who once owned the Arnold Park property where it stands. With a height of 128 feet (39 m), a crown spread of 83 feet (25.3 m) and a circumference of 253 inches (6,426.2 mm), the resulting score of 402 is higher than for any other white oak
in Maryland. The Wilmer Stone White Oak now stands as the Maryland Champion of its species. As such, it is now eligible to become the official State Tree. A portion of the oak was destroyed in 1988, making it jut out to the side in a broken Y formation, or it would have surpassed the National Champion in Virginia
, a 427 pointer. The honored tree stands proudly in the silent Arnold forest, broken only by the calls of ospreys, wrens, blue jays and cardinals. Deer and fox also populate the woodlands, darting among the black locust trees, wild grape vines and Virginia creeper. http://www.bayweekly.com/year08/issuexvi32/dockxvi_32.html
Tall Trees of Chase Creek Woods. Chase Creek Woods in Arnold is the tallest privately-owned woodland known in the eastern United States, having an index of 130.19 feet (39.7 m) for the ten tallest species. The variety of habitat supports large examples of nearly fifty native tree species. Chase Creek Woods is home to twelve of the tallest of their species on record in Maryland. Despite recent development, Chase Creek Woods is one of the county’s outstanding natural areas. The 2003 study indicates that Chase Creek Woods is an important natural area worthy of protection. http://www.nativetreesociety.org/fieldtrips/maryland/chase_creek_woods.htm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dr. King’s memorial is the first in Maryland to be erected in his Honor. He stands in Arnold’s Anne Arundel Community College’s west campus on a well-maintained terrace overlooking an outdoor amphitheater. Behind the statue, five bronze plaques mounted on a stone wall quote King’s speeches calling for equal opportunities in education and a just society. The Statue is nine feet six inches and mounted on a five-foot granite base. http://www.bayweekly.com/year07/issuexv2/leadxv2_2.html
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 23,422 at the 2000 census. Neighborhoods straddle College Parkway and Ritchie Highway
Maryland Route 2
Maryland Route 2 is the longest state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The route runs from Solomons Island in Calvert County north to an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 40 Truck in Baltimore...
. Arnold is located on the scenic Broadneck peninsula. The ZIP code is 21012.
History
The early settlement of Arnold, an area between the MagothyMagothy River
The Magothy River runs through Anne Arundel County in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is located south of the Patapsco River and north of the Severn River...
and Severn
Severn River (Maryland)
The Severn River runs through Anne Arundel County in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is located south of the Magothy River, and north of the South River.-Geography:...
rivers, began with the farm of John Arnold. Arnold, a veteran of the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
, acquired 300 acres (1.2 km²) on the north side of the Severn River. http://www.aacps.org/aacps/MRMS/arnold.htm
Education
Arnold is served by the Anne Arundel County Public School SystemAnne Arundel County Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the public school district serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The AACPS school system is the 5th largest in Maryland, and the 46th largest in the United States. The district has over 5,000 teachers supporting a comprehensive curriculum from Pre-K through...
.
Elementary Schools:
- Belvedere Elementary
- Broadneck Elementary
- Arnold Elementary
- Windsor Farm Elementary
Middle Schools:
- Severn River Middle SchoolSevern River Middle SchoolSevern River Middle School is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland near Annapolis and Arnold. The school mascot is a shark, and its motto is Be Prepared, Respectful and Responsible....
- Magothy River Middle School
High School:
- Broadneck High SchoolBroadneck High SchoolBroadneck High School is a school in the United States, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland on Green Holly Drive, in the city of Annapolis and next to the town of Arnold. The Bruin is the school's mascot...
Private Schools:
- Chesapeake Academy
Geography
Arnold is located at 39°2′50"N 76°29′48"W (39.047263, -76.496552).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (34.7 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km²) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²) of it (19.46%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 23,422 people, 8,373 households, and 6,396 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,168.7 people per square mile (837.3/km²). There were 8,623 housing units at an average density of 798.4 per square mile (308.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.49% White, 4.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.
There were 8,373 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $93,480, and the median income for a family was $106,327. Males had a median income of $52,345 versus $36,337 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $31,236. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Local attractions
Arnold contains many scenic riversides with cliffs and beaches, providing plenty of places for leisure and sightseeing. There are 12 marinas in Arnold. The Baltimore-Annapolis Bike TrailBaltimore and Annapolis Railroad
The Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad, now defunct, was an American railroad of central Maryland built in the 19th century. The railroad, the second to serve Annapolis, ran between Annapolis and Clifford along the north shore of the Severn River...
links Arnold to Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
and Severna Park
Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 28,507 at the 2000 census.-History:Robinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.-Geography:...
with jogging and biking recreation. Arnold Park hosts a playground and provides open ball fields for sporting. Twin Oaks Park provides play equipment and a walking trail. Broadneck Park is also located on the peninsula; this park has two enclosed areas for dogs (small and large). Bay Hills Golf Club was designed in 1969 by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault. The scenic 18 hole golf course finds its beauty in its wooded rolling terrain.
Arnold is located 5 miles (8 km) from historic downtown Annapolis. Sandy Point State Park
Sandy Point State Park
Sandy Point State Park is a Maryland state park located at Sandy Point, at the western end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The park is at the site of a former ferry landing that served the Chesapeake Bay Ferry System...
is approximately two or three miles (5 km) east of Arnold proper and includes a beach on the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West...
in proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore. The original span opened in 1952 and, at the time, with a length of , it was the world's longest...
and the Sandy Point Lighthouse. Marshes and creeks in the park are home to wildlife found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, including blue crabs, heron
Heron
The herons are long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae. There are 64 recognised species in this family. Some are called "egrets" or "bitterns" instead of "heron"....
s, terrapin
Terrapin
A terrapin is a turtle living in fresh or brackish water.Terrapin may also refer to:* Terrapin , a transport vehicle used for amphibious assault by the Allies during the Second World War...
s, rockfish
Striped bass
The striped bass is the state fish of Maryland, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and the state saltwater fish of New York, Virginia, and New Hampshire...
, and eagle
Eagle
Eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. Most of the more than 60 species occur in Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, just two species can be found in the United States and Canada, nine more in...
s.
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel Community College, founded in 1961, is located in Arnold, Maryland. The college was named "Community College of the Year" by National Business Alliance in 2000. AACC has also received many other in recent years...
is located in Arnold along College Parkway, and is annually rated one of the top community colleges in the nation. Historic synagogue Temple Beth Shalom also calls Arnold its home.
Maryland's State Tree. The Wilmer Stone White Oak in Arnold Park is set to be dedicated as the Maryland State Tree. The 200-year-old tree scored 402 points under a system that awards points for a tree's height, circumference and crown. It was named for the late Wilmer Stone, a noted forester who once owned the Arnold Park property where it stands. With a height of 128 feet (39 m), a crown spread of 83 feet (25.3 m) and a circumference of 253 inches (6,426.2 mm), the resulting score of 402 is higher than for any other white oak
White oak
Quercus alba, the white oak, is one of the pre-eminent hardwoods of eastern North America. It is a long-lived oak of the Fagaceae family, native to eastern North America and found from southern Quebec west to eastern Minnesota and south to northern Florida and eastern Texas. Specimens have been...
in Maryland. The Wilmer Stone White Oak now stands as the Maryland Champion of its species. As such, it is now eligible to become the official State Tree. A portion of the oak was destroyed in 1988, making it jut out to the side in a broken Y formation, or it would have surpassed the National Champion in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, a 427 pointer. The honored tree stands proudly in the silent Arnold forest, broken only by the calls of ospreys, wrens, blue jays and cardinals. Deer and fox also populate the woodlands, darting among the black locust trees, wild grape vines and Virginia creeper. http://www.bayweekly.com/year08/issuexvi32/dockxvi_32.html
Tall Trees of Chase Creek Woods. Chase Creek Woods in Arnold is the tallest privately-owned woodland known in the eastern United States, having an index of 130.19 feet (39.7 m) for the ten tallest species. The variety of habitat supports large examples of nearly fifty native tree species. Chase Creek Woods is home to twelve of the tallest of their species on record in Maryland. Despite recent development, Chase Creek Woods is one of the county’s outstanding natural areas. The 2003 study indicates that Chase Creek Woods is an important natural area worthy of protection. http://www.nativetreesociety.org/fieldtrips/maryland/chase_creek_woods.htm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dr. King’s memorial is the first in Maryland to be erected in his Honor. He stands in Arnold’s Anne Arundel Community College’s west campus on a well-maintained terrace overlooking an outdoor amphitheater. Behind the statue, five bronze plaques mounted on a stone wall quote King’s speeches calling for equal opportunities in education and a just society. The Statue is nine feet six inches and mounted on a five-foot granite base. http://www.bayweekly.com/year07/issuexv2/leadxv2_2.html
Nearby communities
Though there are only two incorporated towns in Anne Arundel County, nearby locations to Arnold include:- Annapolis, MarylandAnnapolis, MarylandAnnapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
- United States Naval AcademyUnited States Naval AcademyThe United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
- United States Naval Academy
- Cape St. Claire, MarylandCape St. Claire, MarylandCape St. Claire is a covenanted, unincorporated community as well as a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland 7 miles east of Annapolis, Maryland. While the community of Cape St. Claire lies entirely within the CDP and accounts for approximately 80% of the homes and residents, the...
- Herald Harbor, MarylandHerald Harbor, MarylandHerald Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2,313...
- Lake Shore, MarylandLake Shore, MarylandLake Shore is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community within Pasadena, Maryland, which in turn is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States...
- Parole, MarylandParole, MarylandParole is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 14,031 at the 2000 census. It is where several major roads intersect at the edge of the state capital, Annapolis, and adjacent to the Annapolis Mall shopping center and Anne Arundel Medical Center...
- Pasadena, MarylandPasadena, MarylandPasadena is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pasadena is located at ....
- Severna Park, MarylandSeverna Park, MarylandSeverna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 28,507 at the 2000 census.-History:Robinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.-Geography:...
Proximity
- Annapolis, MD 5 mi (8 km)
- Baltimore, MD 24 mi (38.6 km)
- Washington DC 35 mi (56.3 km)
- Alexandria, VA 42 mi (67.6 km)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE 90 mi (144.8 km)
- Ocean City, MD 118 mi (189.9 km)
- Philadelphia, PA 119 mi (191.5 km)
- Atlantic City, NJ 162 mi (260.7 km)
- New York, NY 210 mi (338 km)