Eldersburg, Maryland

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Eldersburg: Carroll Station in Eldersburg on Liberty Road 1 mile west of Rt 32

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Population (year 2000): 27,741

Males: 13,961	(50.3%)
Females: 13,780	(49.7%)

Carroll County

Median resident age:	36.4 years
Maryland median age:	36.0 years

Zip codes: 21784.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $89,500 (it was $70,851 in 2000)

Eldersburg	$89,500
Maryland:	$61,592

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $337,100 (it was $174,800 in 2000)

Eldersburg	$337,100
Maryland:	$280,200

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Races in Eldersburg:

White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
Black (3.2%)
Hispanic (1.1%)
Two or more races (0.8%)

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Ancestries: German (27.0%), Irish (19.9%), English (13.9%), Italian (9.4%), United States (7.7%), Polish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 40.1 square miles.

Population density: 692 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Eldersburg

High school or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
Unemployed: 2.3%
Mean travel time to work: 34.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Eldersburg CDP

Never married: 20.3%
Now married: 66.8%
Separated: 1.4%
Widowed: 5.2%
Divorced: 6.2%

503 residents are foreign born

This place:	1.8%
Maryland:	9.8%

According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Eldersburg, Maryland in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Eldersburg to the number of sex offenders is 6935 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Eldersburg:	1.0% ($1,831)
Maryland:	1.2% ($1,782)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ellicott City, MD (12.3 miles , pop. 56,397).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (23.9 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (130.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Sykesville, MD (2.5 miles ), Reisterstown, MD (10.2 miles ), Randallstown, MD (10.8 miles ), Owings Mills, MD (10.9 miles ), Ellicott City, MD (12.3 miles ), Westminster, MD (12.6 miles ), Milford Mill, MD (13.6 miles ), Garrison, MD (13.8 miles ).

Latitude: 39.40 N, Longitude: 76.95 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -7,111 (-25.6%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,428 (17.4%)

People in group quarters in Eldersburg

489 people in state prisons
353 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
139 people in nursing homes
48 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
16 people in homes for the mentally ill
6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

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Most common industries for males:

Construction (13%)
Public administration (11%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
Finance and insurance (6%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
Educational services (3%)
Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (17%)
Educational services (14%)
Public administration (9%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
Finance and insurance (7%)
Accommodation and food services (4%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males

Computer specialists (8%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
Engineers (6%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
Computer specialists (4%)
Registered nurses (4%)
Health technologists and technicians (4%)
Business operations specialists (4%)

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Eldersburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 40% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/19/1996, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.5 miles away from the Eldersburg place center injured 3 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category 3 tornado 14.5 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Eldersburg:

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER (about 5 miles; SYKESVILLE, MD)
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER (about 11 miles; RANDALLSTOWN, MD)
CARROLL COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Eldersburg:

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTL (about 26 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; ID: BWI)
RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 39 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; ID: DCA)
ANDREWS AFB (about 42 miles; CAMP SPRINGS, MD; ID: ADW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Eldersburg:

HOBY WOLF (about 3 miles; ELDERSBURG, MD; ID: 1W5)
CLEARVIEW AIRPARK (about 7 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD; ID: 2W2)
CARROLL COUNTY REGIONAL/JACK B POAGE FIELD (about 15 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD; ID: DMW)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eldersburg:

WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE (about 12 miles; WESTMINSTER, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,245)
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; COLUMBIA, MD; FT enrollment: 3,036)
BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; FT enrollment: 3,227)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY (about 20 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; FT enrollment: 9,095)
COPPIN STATE COLLEGE (about 21 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; FT enrollment: 2,844)
LOYOLA COLLEGE (about 23 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; FT enrollment: 4,859)
TOWSON UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; TOWSON, MD; FT enrollment: 13,971)

Public high school in Eldersburg:

CENTURY HIGH (Students: 1,191; Location: 355 RONSDALE RD; Grades: 09 - 12)

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Eldersburg has 2 middle schools- Oklahoma Road and Sykesville Middle and also 2 high schools- Liberty High grades 9-12 and Century High grades 9-12.

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Notable locations in Eldersburg: Raincliff Business Center (A), Eldersburg Business Center (B), South Carroll Commercial Park (C), Carroll County Gun Club (D), Johnsville Senior Citizens Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Eldersburg Plaza Shopping Center (1), Carrolltown Mall Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Eldersburg include: Saint Josephs Catholic Church (A), Salem Church (B), Bethesda Church (C), Wesley Chapel (D), White Rock Church (E), Johnsville United Methodist Church (F), Harmony Grove Church (G), Oakland United Methodist Church (H), New Oakland Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Johnsville Cemetery (1), Lake View Memorial Park (2), Bennett Cemetery (3), Bethesda Cemetery (4), Harmony Grove Cemetery (5), Nwe Oakland Cemetery (6), Old Oakland Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Liberty Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Piney Branch (A), Joe Branch (B), Morgan Run (C), Tuckers Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Eldersburg include: Piney Run Park (1), Oklahoma Park (2), McKeldin Recreation Area (3), Holmes Park (4), Morgan Run Environmental Area (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Springfield Hospital Center Post Office (A), Henryton Post Office (B), Gaither Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:

This place:	2.9 people
Maryland:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	82.1%
Whole state:	68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	3.5%
Whole state:	5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This place:	2.4%
Whole state:	8.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This place:	1.3%
Whole state:	4.2%

Eldersburg compared to Maryland state average:

Median household income significantly above state average.
Median house value significantly above state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of rooms per house above state average.
House age below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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Banks with branches in Eldersburg (2007 data):

Susquehanna Bank: 6415 Ridge Road Branch at 6415 Ridge Road, branch established on 1959-05-15; Eldersburg Branch at 1316 Londontown Boulevard, branch established on 2004-05-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,985.5 mil, Deposits: $2,230.4 mil, headquarters in Hagerstown, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 57 total offices, Holding Company: Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
K Bank: Eldersburg Branch at 1438 Liberty Road, branch established on 1996-06-03. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $656.7 mil, Deposits: $569.6 mil, headquarters in Randallstown, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: K Capital Corporation
Bank of Hanover and Trust Company: Eldersburg Branch at 1438 Liberty Road, branch established on 2003-09-24. Info updated 2006-07-07: Bank assets: $816.7 mil, Deposits: $701.8 mil, headquarters in Hanover, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation
Branch Banking and Trust Company: Eldersburg Branch at 1300 Liberty Road, branch established on 1974-02-19. Info updated 2007-01-23: Bank assets: $117,134.1 mil, Deposits: $83,585.1 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1480 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
Bank of America, National Association: Carrolltowne Branch at 6400 Ridge Road, branch established on 1955-07-01. Info updated 2006-10-10: Bank assets: $1,196,123.8 mil, Deposits: $759,600.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5839 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
Wachovia Bank, National Association: Eldersburg Branch at 1427 Liberty Road, branch established on 1988-02-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $518,123.0 mil, Deposits: $353,234.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3191 total offices, Holding Company: Wachovia Corporation

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6.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,002 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.45%
Maryland average:	7.95%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($407 average AGI)
Carroll County: 0.04%
Maryland average: 0.25%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Baltimore County, MD	1.64% ($56,223 average AGI)
from Howard County, MD	0.86% ($70,648)
from Frederick County, MD	0.49% ($56,913)

6.28% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($51,954 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.28%
Maryland average:	8.13%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($637 average AGI)
Carroll County: 0.06%
Maryland average: 0.13%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Baltimore County, MD	1.15% ($45,372 average AGI)
to York County, PA	0.73% ($51,920)
to Adams County, PA	0.47% ($51,769)

Strongest AM radio stations in Eldersburg:

WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
WCAO (600 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
WJFK (1300 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF-AM, INC.)
WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eldersburg:

WZBA (100.7 FM; WESTMINSTER, MD; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WPOC (93.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WIYY (97.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
WBJC (91.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
WLIF (101.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF, INC.)
WQSR (102.7 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY OF CHESAPEAKE LICENSEE CORP.)
WERQ-FM (92.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)
WRBS (95.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: PETER & JOHN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eldersburg:

WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

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