Queensland is a census-designated place south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 2,191 at the 2020 census.[2] It was formerly known as Queenland until 2014 when its name was changed to Queensland[3][4][failed verification] and a small portion of its geography was transferred to Upper Marlboro.[5][6]

Queensland, Maryland
Queensland, Maryland is located in Maryland
Queensland, Maryland
Queensland, Maryland
Location within the state of Maryland
Queensland, Maryland is located in the United States
Queensland, Maryland
Queensland, Maryland
Queensland, Maryland (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°48′18″N 76°47′28″W / 38.80500°N 76.79111°W / 38.80500; -76.79111
Country United States
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2)
 • Land4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
120 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,191
 • Density463.21/sq mi (178.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-64568

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau as of 2010, Queenland has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.26%, is water.[7]

The CDP is bordered to the north by Maryland Route 4, to the south and east by U.S. Route 301, and to the west by Marlboro Pike and South Osborne Road. The CDPs of Westphalia, Marlboro Village, and Brock Hall border Queensland to the north, Croom is to the southeast, Marlton is to the south, and Rosaryville is to the southwest.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20101,929
20202,19113.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2010[9] 2020[10] The CDP was known as
Queenland at the 2010 Census

Queensland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census under the name Queenland;[9] it was renamed as Queensland for the 2020 U.S. Census.

2020 census

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Queensland CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[11] Pop 2020[10] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 338 296 17.52% 13.51%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,483 1,593 76.88% 72.71%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 9 13 0.47% 0.59%
Asian alone (NH) 14 27 0.73% 1.23%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 5 0 0.26% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 22 0.00% 1.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 42 95 2.18% 4.34%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 38 145 1.97% 6.62%
Total 1,929 2,191 100.00% 100.00%

Education

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Prince George's County Public Schools operates public schools serving the census-designated place. Most of the CDP is zoned to Marlton Elementary School, with a section instead zoned to Melwood Elementary School.[12]

Residents are zoned to James Madison Middle School,[13] and Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "Queensland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "B03002 HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE - Queensland CDP, Maryland - 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. July 1, 2014.
  4. ^ "B03002 HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE - Queenland CDP, Maryland - 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. July 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Queenland CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Queensland CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Queenland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
  8. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  9. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Maryland" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Queensland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Queenland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  13. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.
  14. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 26, 2018.