Westphalia is a census-designated place in southern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 11,770 at the 2020 census.[2]
Westphalia, Maryland | |
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  Westphalia, Maryland Location within the state of Maryland  Westphalia, Maryland Westphalia, Maryland (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′24″N 76°49′26″W / 38.84000°N 76.82389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.91 sq mi (25.68 km2) |
| • Land | 9.91 sq mi (25.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,770 |
| • Density | 1,188.05/sq mi (458.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-83290 |
History edit
The U.S. Census Bureau first defined the Westphalia census-designated place for the 2010 U.S. Census.[3] In the 2020 U.S. Census, portions of Westphalia were given to the new Brown Station CDP.[3][4][5]
Geography edit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Westphalia has a total area of 13.3 square miles (34.4 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.20%, is water.[6] The CDP is bordered to the west by the Capital Beltway (I-495/95) and to the south by Maryland Route 4. The CDP of Largo borders Westphalia to the north, Brock Hall is to the northeast, Marlboro Village is to the east, Queensland, Rosaryville and Melwood are to the south, Andrews Air Force Base is to the southwest, and Forestville is to the west.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,266 | — | |
| 2020 | 11,770 | 62.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2010[8] 2020[9] | |||
2020 census edit
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 713 | 568 | 9.81% | 4.83% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6,011 | 9,265 | 82.73% | 78.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 23 | 26 | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 72 | 198 | 0.99% | 1.68% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 14 | 71 | 0.19% | 0.60% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 172 | 452 | 2.37% | 3.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 261 | 1,187 | 3.59% | 10.08% |
| Total | 7,266 | 11,770 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Planning issues edit
On February 6, 2007, the Prince George's County Council approved the Westphalia Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment.[10] This document established a planning concept for the Westphalia area and rezoned specified properties.[11] This concept is envisions a "high-density, transit- and pedestrian-oriented urban town center" surrounded by three village centers and multiple residential modules. Buildout is proposed to include 14,000 - 15,300 new residential units, 4.5 million square feet of commercial space, and 750,000 square feet of retail space. A 150-acre Central Park is proposed immediately north of the Town Center, approximately at the center of the Westphalia area.[11]
Education edit
Prince George's County Public Schools operates public schools serving the census-designated place.[12]
School zoning as of 2024 (with the 2020 Census map being used,[4] and compare with the 2010 Census map[3]):
Elementary schools:[13]
- Arrowhead Elementary School - Within the Westphalia CDP as of the 2020 U.S. Census[4]
- Barack Obama Elementary School - Obama Elementary opened on August 23, 2010.[14]
- Melwood Elementary School
Middle schools:[15]
- Kettering Middle School
- James Madison Middle School
High schools:[16]
Obama,[17] and Wise,[18] in the 2010 U.S. Census, were in the Westphalia CDP.[19] However, in the 2020 Census, they were moved to the Brown Station CDP.[5]
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Westphalia CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Westphalia CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 27, 2018. Pages: 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- ^ a b c "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Westphalia CDP, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/4). Retrieved February 5, 2024. - Compare to the Arrowhead school address: "2300 Sansbury Road. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772" - Compare also to other school zone maps
- ^ a b "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Brown Station CDP, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024. - Compare to the schools' addresses.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westphalia CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Westphalia CDP, 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) - Westphalia CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Prince George's County Council Resolution CR-2-2007" (PDF). Retrieved March 16, 2012.
- ^ a b Prince George's County Planning Department (2007). Approved Westphalia Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. Upper Marlboro, MD: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. p. 148.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Prince George's County, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on February 5, 2024 - Compare to the CDP maps
- ^ Dickson, Akeya (October 21, 2010). "Much hope at dedication of Barack Obama Elementary School in Upper Marlboro". Washington Post. p. 2.
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on February 5, 2024 - Compare to the CDP maps
- ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on February 5, 2024 - Compare to the CDP maps
- ^ Home. Barack Obama Elementary School. Retrieved on August 28, 2018. "Barack Obama Elementary 12700 Brooke Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772"
- ^ "Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High (2021–2022 school year)". National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).
Mailing Address: 12650 Brooke Ln Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
- ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Westphalia CDP, MD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 4. Retrieved February 5, 2024. - Compare to the schools' addresses.
