Brentwood, Maryland
Brentwood, Maryland | ||
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FIPS code 24-09500 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0597122 | |
Website | Town of Brentwood official website |
Brentwood is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[3] Per the
History
The town was originally incorporated in 1922 and is named after the Brentwood estate built in 1817 by
In 1891, the Company platted a residential subdivision called "Holladay Company's Addition to Highland" on 80 acres (320,000 m2) of the Bartlett Farm. The lots were approximately 40 feet (12 m) by 100 feet (30 m) and were arranged around an irregular grid of streets. The lots in the northern part of the subdivision, which eventually would become North Brentwood, were smaller and were subject to flooding from a
The community continued to grow in the early 20th century. A school was built, and the Brentwood Citizens’ Association formed in 1903, a
The majority of homes in Brentwood were built during and after World War II; young people coming to Washington, D.C., to support the war effort found a quiet place to raise their families. There are two small service-oriented commercial areas. A focal point is Bartlett Park named for Captain Bartlett who deeded the land to the town. The park is home to the Wohlfarth Building, which serves as the Town Hall.[6]
Geography
Brentwood is located at 38°56′31″N 76°57′20″W / 38.94194°N 76.95556°W (38.942011, -76.955597).[11]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1930 | 1,842 | — | |
1940 | 2,433 | 32.1% | |
1950 | 3,523 | 44.8% | |
1960 | 3,693 | 4.8% | |
1970 | 3,426 | −7.2% | |
1980 | 3,000 | −12.4% | |
1990 | 3,005 | 0.2% | |
2000 | 2,844 | −5.4% | |
2010 | 3,046 | 7.1% | |
2020 | 3,828 | 25.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] 2010[14] 2020[15] |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White alone (NH)
|
421 | 545 | 13.82% | 14.24% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
1,118 | 1,079 | 36.70% | 28.19% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
7 | 10 | 0.23% | 0.26% |
Asian alone (NH) | 57 | 83 | 1.87% | 2.17% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.10% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 8 | 31 | 0.26% | 0.81% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 56 | 115 | 1.84% | 3.00% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,379 | 1,961 | 45.27% | 51.23% |
Total | 3,046 | 3,828 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
As of the
There were 933 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.78.
The median age in the town was 32.8 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
2000 census
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As of the
There were 905 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.68.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,427, and the median income for a family was $45,244. Males had a median income of $28,563 versus $27,694 for females. The
Government
Prince George's County Police Department District 1 Station in Hyattsville serves Brentwood.[18]
Brentwood's government system is composed of an elected mayor and four council members, who are all elected at-large. As of May 2023, the current mayor of Brentwood is Rocio Treminio-Lopez. Elections are held in May every two years on the first Monday of the month.[19]
The United States Postal Service operates the Brentwood Post Office.[20]
Transportation
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Two state highways serve Brentwood. The more significant of the two is
Education
The city of Mount Rainier has two elementary schools in its neighborhood that children who live in Brentwood can attend; Mount Rainier Elementary School and Thomas S. Stone Elementary School. Both serve grades Pre-K through 6.[22]
Secondary schools:
- Hyattsville Middle School (in the city of Hyattsville)[23]
- Northwestern High School (Hyattsville)[24]
Notable person
- William R. Callahan, dissident Catholic priest [25]
References
- ^ "Brentwood". Maryland Manual. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brentwood, Maryland
- ^ "Brentwood CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Gateway Arts District
- ^ a b c "Brentwood, Maryland History". Brentwood, Maryland. Maryland Municipal League. May 10, 2008. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2009.
- ^ "Community Summary Sheet, Prince George's County" (PDF). Brentwood, Maryland. Maryland State Highway Administration, 1999. May 10, 2008.
- ^ The Neighborhoods of Prince George's County. Upper Marlboro: Community Renewal Program, 1974.
- ^ a b Denny, George D., Jr. Proud Past, Promising Future: Cities and Towns in Prince George's County. Brentwood, Maryland: Tuxedo Press, 1997.
- ^ a b c Pearl, Susan G. Historical Survey: Brentwood, Maryland. Upper Marlboro: M-NCPPC, 1992.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Brentwood town, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Brentwood town, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "District 1 Station - Hyattsville. Prince George's County Police Department. Retrieved on September 9, 2018. Beat map.
- ^ "Mayor and Council - Brentwood, MD - Official Website". Town of Brentwood. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ "Brentwood." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on September 11, 2018. "4314 41ST ST BRENTWOOD, MD 20722-9998"
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 1, 2018.
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on January 31, 2018.
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on January 31, 2018.
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on January 31, 2018.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (July 10, 2010). "Rev. William R. Callahan Dies at 78; Dissident Who Challenged Vatican". The New York Times.
External links
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