Cabin John, Maryland

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Cabin John, Maryland
census-designated place
Location of Cabin John, Maryland
Location of Cabin John, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°58′30″N 77°9′33″W / 38.97500°N 77.15917°W / 38.97500; -77.15917Coordinates: 38°58′30″N 77°9′33″W / 38.97500°N 77.15917°W / 38.97500; -77.15917
Country United States
State Maryland
County Montgomery
Area
 • Total1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2)
 • Land1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,734
 • Density1,762.4/sq mi (680.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20818
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-12075
GNIS feature ID0589873

Cabin John is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.

History[]

Early land records in 1715 cite Captain John's Run, now Cabin John Creek. The toponym "Cabin John" is thought to be a corruption of the name "Captain John", but the origin of the name remains unresolved.[1]

Geography[]

As an unincorporated area, Cabin John's boundaries are not officially defined. Cabin John is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place, and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated place located at

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38°58′30″N 77°9′33″W / 38.97500°N 77.15917°W / 38.97500; -77.15917 (38.975110, −77.159281).[2] The borders are roughly defined as the area of land outlined by the Capital Beltway, Cabin John Parkway, and the Clara Barton Parkway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (25.56%) is water.

Demographics[]

At the 2000 census there were 1,734 people, 668 households, and 464 families residing in the area. The population density was 1,762.4 people per square mile (683.2/km2). There were 688 housing units at an average density of 699.3/sq mi (271.1/km2). The racial makeup of the area was 85.01% White, 3.63% African American, 0.23% Native American, 8.77% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71%.[3]

Of the 668 households 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 25.8% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median household income was $95,692 and the median family income was $125,493. Males had a median income of $84,112 versus $64,271 for females. The per capita income for the area was $52,401. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no one under age eighteen and 11.3% of those over 64.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Welles, Judith (2008). Cabin John: Legends and Life of an Uncommon Place. Cabin John, Maryland: Cabin John Citizens Association. ISBN 978-0-615-21117-6.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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