Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Lanham-Seabrook is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland
. The combination is arbitrary, as there are two separate communities, Lanham
and Seabrook
, although there is no official boundary between these two communities.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the place has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 18,190 people, 6,219 households, and 4,701 families residing in the area. The population density
was 3,457.7 people per square mile (1,335.2/km²). There were 6,468 housing units at an average density of 1,229.5 per square mile (474.8/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 26.64% White, 63.55% African American, 0.30% Native American, 4.91% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races
, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.62% of the population.
There were 6,219 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples
living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the area the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $63,450, and the median income for a family was $70,094 (these figures had risen to $79,087 and $92,648 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $41,345 versus $37,571 for females. The per capita income
for the area was $25,066. About 3.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
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 Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....
. The combination is arbitrary, as there are two separate communities, Lanham
Lanham, Maryland
Lanham is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. Because it is not formally incorporated, it has no official boundaries, but the United States Census Bureau has defined a census-designated place consisting of Lanham and the...
and Seabrook
Seabrook, Maryland
Seabrook is an unincorporated community located in central Maryland about east of Washington DC.According to the 2000 census, the population of Lanham-Seabrook is 18,190...
, although there is no official boundary between these two communities.
Geography
Lanham-Seabrook is located at 38°58′4"N 76°50′55"W (38.967810, -76.848692).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 place has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all of it land.
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 18,190 people, 6,219 households, and 4,701 families residing in the area. 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 3,457.7 people per square mile (1,335.2/km²). There were 6,468 housing units at an average density of 1,229.5 per square mile (474.8/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 26.64% White, 63.55% African American, 0.30% Native American, 4.91% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.88% 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 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.62% of the population.
There were 6,219 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% 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, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the area the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $63,450, and the median income for a family was $70,094 (these figures had risen to $79,087 and $92,648 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $41,345 versus $37,571 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 area was $25,066. About 3.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
See also
- Lanham, MarylandLanham, MarylandLanham is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County in the State of Maryland in the United States of America. Because it is not formally incorporated, it has no official boundaries, but the United States Census Bureau has defined a census-designated place consisting of Lanham and the...
- Seabrook, MarylandSeabrook, MarylandSeabrook is an unincorporated community located in central Maryland about east of Washington DC.According to the 2000 census, the population of Lanham-Seabrook is 18,190...
- Prince George's County, MarylandPrince George's County, MarylandPrince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....