Brandywine, Maryland

Brandywine, Maryland
CDP
Location of Brandywine, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area
• Total	4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2)
• Land	4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	220 ft (67 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	1,410
• Density	320.4/sq mi (123.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	20613
Area code	301
FIPS code	24-09325
GNIS feature ID	0597115

Brandywine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, although the postal delivery area at its Eastern end includes a small area of Charles County as well.

The population of Brandywine (CDP) was 1,410 at the 2000 census, which is a small percentage of the area covered by the Brandywine post office. The Brandywine zip code covers a very large area both east and west of busy Maryland Route 5/U.S. Route 301, which merge at Brandywine. Cedarville State Forest and the picturesque Baden community to the east, including a trailer park community, are part of greater Brandywine. Although surrounded on either side by the sizable communities of Clinton and Waldorf, Brandywine itself has remained primarily rural and scenic; however, this is beginning to change, with new housing developments being built. Brandywine Crossing shopping center, whose first phase will open in October all 2008, will have Target, Safeway, Costco, Marshalls, JoAnn Fabrics, Bonefish Grill, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, and a 16-screen Movie Theater. The community also includes Gwynn Park High School, a golf course, and a construction equipment sales lot.

Geography

Brandywine is located at 38°41′55″N 76°50′57″W (38.698564, -76.849143)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,410 people, 478 households, and 377 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 320.4 people per square mile (123.7/km²). There were 501 housing units at an average density of 113.8/sq mi (44.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.24% White, 38.23% African American, 1.13% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 478 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,063, and the median income for a family was $64,038. Males had a median income of $41,783 versus $35,242 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,035. About 8.6% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

History

William H. Early named the town of Brandywine as property he owned in the mid-19th century. It is thought to be named after the Battle of Brandywine.

On September 1 1877, around 4 p.m., a small 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Brandywine.

Education

Gwynn Park High School is a prominent feature of Brandywine.

Famous residents

• Donnie Neuenberger, NASCAR driver
• Ginuwine, R&B singer
• Rock Newman , famed boxing promoter
• Stephen Hurd , Gospel singer
• Reggie Moore , member of The Persuasions

External links

• Brandywine, Maryland
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