Eldersburg, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Eldersburg is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Carroll County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census.
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1980. Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
was listed in 1984.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 42.1 square miles (109 km²), of which 40.1 square miles (103.9 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), or 4.89%, is water.
of 2000, there were 27,741 people, 9,138 households, and 7,502 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 692.2 people per square mile (267.3/km²). There were 9,382 housing units at an average density of 234.1 per square mile (90.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.63% White, 3.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 9,138 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,851, and the median income for a family was $75,848. Males had a median income of $51,473 versus $34,728 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $25,639. About 1.6% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
In 2007, Money Magazine ranked Eldersburg, MD in its "Top 100 Places to Live" http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/top100/index3.html - ranking it 56th. In 2009, Eldersburg, MD ranked 47th on the same list. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/top100/index2.html
and Oklahoma Road Middle School
and three high schools, Liberty High School, South Carroll High School
and Century High School, span across Sykesville and Eldersburg.
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 Carroll County
Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....
, 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
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. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census.
History
Eldersburg is named after John Elder. Moses Brown HouseMoses Brown House
The original log section of the Moses Brown House was built about 1785, with a stone addition dating to about 1814. The house illustrates a transition in construction practice and style, with the much larger, later addition reflecting a higher level of detail and sophistication.-External links:*,...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1980. Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church (Eldersburg, Maryland)
The Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in Eldersburg, Maryland is a characteristic small church of the period, with uncoursed stone rubble construction and a simple plan. The interior is a single barrel-vaulted room...
was listed in 1984.
Geography
Eldersburg is located at 39°24′3"N 76°57′5"W (39.400802, -76.951475).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 42.1 square miles (109 km²), of which 40.1 square miles (103.9 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), or 4.89%, 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 27,741 people, 9,138 households, and 7,502 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 692.2 people per square mile (267.3/km²). There were 9,382 housing units at an average density of 234.1 per square mile (90.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.63% White, 3.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% 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 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 9,138 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% 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, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,851, and the median income for a family was $75,848. Males had a median income of $51,473 versus $34,728 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 $25,639. About 1.6% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
In 2007, Money Magazine ranked Eldersburg, MD in its "Top 100 Places to Live" http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/top100/index3.html - ranking it 56th. In 2009, Eldersburg, MD ranked 47th on the same list. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/top100/index2.html
Education
Eldersburg is served by the Carroll County public school system. Elementary schools include Eldersburg Elementary, Carrolltowne Elementary, Piney Ridge Elementary, Freedom Elementary School, and Linton Springs Elementary. The middle schools are Sykesville Middle SchoolSykesville Middle School
Sykesville Middle School is a public middle school of about 1,000 students located in Sykesville, Maryland. It is a member of Carroll County Public Schools. Feeder schools are: Piney Ridge Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Eldersburg Elementary and Linton Springs Elementary. It consists of sixth,...
and Oklahoma Road Middle School
Oklahoma Road Middle School
Oklahoma Road Middle School is a public middle school in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the southeast corner of the county, just north of MD 26 in Eldersburg, MD.-About the School:...
and three high schools, Liberty High School, South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School is a four-year public high school in Sykesville in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the southwest corner of Carroll County on Liberty Road between Maryland Route 27 and Maryland Route 97....
and Century High School, span across Sykesville and Eldersburg.