Adelphi, Maryland

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Adelphi is a community (and census-designated place) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 14,998 at the 2000 census. It is near the University of Maryland main campus in College Park. The historic Adelphi Mill attracts visitors and can be rented for special functions.

Adelphi is located 10.13 miles from central Washington, DC.

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[edit] Geography

Adelphi is located at 38°59′49″N, 76°58′0″W (38.996860, -76.966755)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,998 people, 5,332 households, and 3,321 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,956.3/km² (5,067.9/mi²). There were 5,627 housing units at an average density of 734.0/km² (1,901.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 29.48% White, 39.83% African American, 0.28% Native American, 9.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 15.04% from other races, and 5.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.74% of the population.

There were 5,332 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,827, and the median income for a family was $53,839. Males had a median income of $32,495 versus $31,932 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,952. About 6.6% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.