Leitersburg, Maryland
[[Census-designated place|CCP]
Location of Leitersburg, Maryland
Location of Leitersburg, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°41′26″N 77°37′32″W / 39.69056°N 77.62556°W / 39.69056; -77.62556
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyWashington
Area
[1]
 • Total1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2)
 • Land1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total569
 • Density324.77/sq mi (125.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21742[3]
Area code(s)240 and 301
FIPS code24-46400
GNIS feature ID2390055[2]

Leitersburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 523 at the 2000 census.

History

Bell-Varner House, Huckleberry Hall, and Leitersburg Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020569—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

At the 2000 census there were 523 people, 218 households, and 163 families living in the CDP. The population density was 297.3 inhabitants per square mile (114.8/km2). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 128.5 per square mile (49.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.13% White, 0.96% African American, 0.19% Asian, 1.34% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72%.[6]

Of the 218 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.1% of households were one person and 8.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.70.

The age distribution was 20.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median household income was $44,135 and the median family income was $43,929. Males had a median income of $30,735 versus $19,800 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,662. None of the families and 5.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.6% of those over 64.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leitersburg, Maryland
  3. ^ "Leitersburg MD ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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