Queensland, Maryland
Queensland, Maryland | |
|---|---|
  Queensland, Maryland Location within the state of Maryland  Queensland, Maryland Queensland, Maryland (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′18″N 76°47′28″W / 38.80500°N 76.79111°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,191 |
| • Density | 463.2/sq mi (178.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-64568 |
Queensland is a census-designated place south of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 2,191 at the 2020 census.[2] It was formerly known as Queenland until 2014 when it was renamed as Queensland[3][4] and a small portion of its geography was transferred to Upper Marlboro.[5][6]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau as of 2010, Queenland has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.26%, is water.[7]
The CDP is bordered to the north by Maryland Route 4, to the south and east by U.S. Route 301, and to the west by Marlboro Pike and South Osborne Road. The CDPs of Westphalia, Marlboro Village, and Brock Hall border Queensland to the north, Croom is to the southeast, Marlton is to the south, and Rosaryville is to the southwest.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,929 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,191 | 13.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2010[9] 2020[10] The CDP was known as Queenland at the 2010 Census | |||
Queensland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census under the name Queenland formed out of part of the deleted Greater Upper Marlboro CDP;[9] it was renamed as Queensland for the 2020 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 338 | 296 | 17.52% | 13.51% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,483 | 1,593 | 76.88% | 72.71% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 9 | 13 | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 14 | 27 | 0.73% | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.26% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 22 | 0.00% | 1.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 42 | 95 | 2.18% | 4.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38 | 145 | 1.97% | 6.62% |
| Total | 1,929 | 2,191 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Queensland had a population of 2,191.[12][13] The median age was 44.0 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.7 males age 18 and over.[12]
72.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 27.7% lived in rural areas.[14]
There were 728 households in Queensland, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 62.6% were married-couple households, 12.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 747 housing units, of which 2.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[12]
Education
Prince George's County Public Schools operates public schools serving the census-designated place. Most of the CDP is zoned to Marlton Elementary School, with a section instead zoned to Melwood Elementary School.[15]
Residents are zoned to James Madison Middle School,[16] and Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School.[17]
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ↑ "Queensland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ↑ "B03002 HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE - Queensland CDP, Maryland - 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "B03002 HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE - Queenland CDP, Maryland - 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. July 1, 2013.
- ↑ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Queenland CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau
- ↑ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Queensland CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Queenland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Maryland" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Queensland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Queenland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
- ↑ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
- ↑ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
