Crofton, Maryland
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Crofton is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, Crofton had a total population of 20,091.
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Geography
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Location of Crofton, Maryland
Crofton is located at 39°0'32" North, 76°40'52" West (39.008860, -76.680991)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Crofton has a total area of 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²). 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 20,091 people, 7,404 households, and 5,478 families residing in the community. The population density is 1,545.3/km² (3,998.6/mi²). There are 7,573 housing units at an average density of 582.5/km² (1,507.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 90.21% White, 5.13% African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 2.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,404 households out of which 40.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 20.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the community the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the area is $75,046, and the median income for a family is $87,267. Males have a median income of $56,819 versus $41,229 for females. The per capita income for the area is $33,518. 2.7% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- Crofton Town Hall (http://www.ccconline.net/crofton/INDEX.HTM)
- Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce (http://croftonchamber.com/)