Queenstown, Maryland facts for kids
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Queenstown, Maryland
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Courthouse of Queen Anne's County built in 1708
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maryland | ||
| County | Queen Anne's | ||
| Incorporated | 1892 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 705 | ||
| • Density | 350.92/sq mi (135.50/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21658
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| Area code(s) | 410 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-64600 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0597939 | ||
Queenstown is a town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 664 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Queenstown is located at 38°59′21″N 76°9′24″W / 38.98917°N 76.15667°W (38.989086, -76.156645).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all land.
History
Queenstown was the original seat of Queen Anne's County, before the location changed to Centreville, Maryland. Its location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops in the War of 1812 on August 13, 1813.
Bloomingdale, Bowlingly, and St. Peter's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Transportation
The primary present-day method of transportation to and from Queenstown is by road. The town is located adjacent to the junction of U.S. Route 301 and U.S. Route 50, which link the town to metropolitan Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Ocean City. State highways also serving the town include Maryland Route 18, Maryland Route 456 and Maryland Route 656.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 374 | — | |
| 1910 | 279 | −25.4% | |
| 1920 | 270 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 288 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 275 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 316 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 395 | 25.0% | |
| 1970 | 387 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 491 | 26.9% | |
| 1990 | 453 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 617 | 36.2% | |
| 2010 | 664 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 705 | 6.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 664 people, 271 households, and 185 families living in the town. The population density was 457.9 inhabitants per square mile (176.8/km2). There were 294 housing units at an average density of 202.8 per square mile (78.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.9% White, 3.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 271 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Points of interest
Queenstown Premium Outlets is an outlet mall located on Routes 50 and 301 that hosts over 65 stores.
See also
In Spanish: Queenstown (Maryland) para niños
