Elkridge

Elkridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Founded early in the 18th century, Elkridge is adjacent to two other counties, Anne Arundel and Baltimore. The Thomas Viaduct, located over Levering Avenue at the entrance to the Patapsco Valley State Park, is the oldest multiple-arched curved stone railroad bridge in the world. Elkridge had a rich history of industries, including pig-iron forging, basket weaving, paper, cotton and grist milling, as well as employment from the B&O Railroad. In 1939, Andrews Brothers opened the first mobile home park in Elkridge. In 1987, Howard County commissioned a general plan to develop commercial properties that were not detailed in 1980. In 1915, bus service was started between Elkridge and the terminal and terminal of the Baltimore and Washington Railroad. The Lawyers Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The Elkridge Furnace Complex is a historic iron works located on approximately 16 acres (65,000 m2) and including six remaining buildings of an iron furnace which operated into the 1860s. In 1781, Lafayette camped light infantry at Elkridge Landing en route to Virginia during the Revolutionary war. Union troops guarded the Thomas Vi aduct and the thoroughfare to Baltimore with a captured Winans Steam Gun while camping on Lawyers Hill, a community of summer estates built over the years by residents.

History

Elkridge qualifies as the oldest settlement in its present county, when Howard was a part of Anne Arundel County. The Maryland General Assembly elected a law to erect a 30-acre (120,000 m2) town at the pre-existing settlement of Elkridge Landing to be called "Jansen Town" in 1733. The settlement was founded as a place where planters, who each had a wharf along the river, could bring their tobacco crop to be loaded on English trading ships. In 1755 the Elkridge Furnace was founded at the historic iron works. The Thomas Viaduct, located over Levering Avenue at the entrance to the Patapsco Valley State Park, is the oldest multiple-arched curved stone railroad bridge in the world. In 1825, Jansen Town burned, taking out all of the oldest buildings at the Landing and 9 out of 10 houses in the village. In 1939, Andrews Brothers opened the first mobile home park in Elkridge. In 1987, Howard County commissioned to develop commercial properties that were not detailed in the 1980 general plan. The Washington Turnpike Road Company built what is now Washington Boulevard between 1796 and 1812, creating a major northsouth land route that is now U.S. Route 1. The Lawyers Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. With the location of "Dead Man's Curve" near Ducketts Lane, Elkridge was the key road and commercial corridor between Baltimore and Washington.

Geography

Elkridge is located in the eastern corner of Howard County at 39°127N 76°451W (39.202057, 76.750157). It is bordered by Ilchester, Columbia, Jessup, Anne Arundel County, and Halethorpe (part of the Arbutus CDP) in Baltimore County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²), of which 0.01 sq miles (0.03 km²) is water. It has a population of 1,827. The CDP is located at 39.2020 57, 76,451W, with a population density of 1.8 square miles per square mile (3.2 square km) and a water area of 0.03 square miles/square mile (1.2 sq km) per square kilometer. It is located on the Patapsco River, which runs through the center of the town. The town has a post office with the ZIP code of 39.2057. It also has a library with the name Elkridge Public Library, which was established in 1872. It was named after a local family of the same name, who moved to the area in the 19th century. The library is now part of the University of Maryland, College Park, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Elkridge CDP was once known as the Elkridge Lighthouse.

Neighborhoods

The following neighborhoods and communities are within the Elkridge census-designated place: Elkridge. Elkridge is located in the U.S. state of Colorado. The town has a population of about 1,000. The Elkridge area is known as one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. It is located near the town of Elkridge, which has a large Mormon population. The city is also known as the birthplace of the town's namesake, Elkridge High School, which was founded in 1872. It was named for Elkridge's founder, William Elkridge who was born in the area. The community is also home to the town center, which opened in 1874. The area is home to a number of schools, including Elkridge Elementary and Elkridge Middle School. It also has a high school, where Elkridge students attend Elkridge Community High School and the University of Colorado-Elkridge. It has a hospital, which is located on Elkridge Road, and a post office, which serves Elkridge and the surrounding area. It's also known for its golf course, which dates back to the early 1900s. The village has a history of more than 100 years, including the 19th century and the early 20th century. In the early 1930s, the town was known as Elkridge as a center for golfing. It now has a reputation as a destination for golfers, especially in the city's northern part. The Elkridge area was known for the golf course and country.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 22,042 people, 8,324 households, and 5,793 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,799.9 people per square mile (1,081.4/km²). There were 8,719 housing units at an average density of 1,107.5 per squaremile (427.8/km 2) The racial makeup of the CPD was 80.58% White, 9.59% African American, 0.21% Native American, 6.47% Asian, 0,03% Pacific Islander, 0, 95% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population. The median income for a household in theCDP was $65,835, and the median income. for a family was $71,923. About 2.0% of families were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.5% ofThose age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16. For every 100 females, there are 95.5 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over, there is 91.9 males. The CDP has a population density of 2.7 people per sq mile (4.2 per square kilometer) and a median age of 32 years.

Government

Elkridge is included in three congressional districts: 2, 3, and 7. Elkridge is also included in two county council districts: 1 and 2. The town is located in Anne Arundel County, which is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to the Elkridge High School, Elkridge Middle School, and Elkridge Elementary School. The Elkridge School District is located on the western edge of the town. The school district was founded in the early 1900s and is currently located in the town of Elkridge. It was the first school district in the state of Maryland to be founded. The district was also the first to be established in the Maryland suburbs of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It has been in the same district since the mid-20th century, when it was first established. The current district was formed in the late 1950s. It covers the area from south of Montgomery Road and east of Interstate 95 to roughly US Route 1 and the Anne Araprundels County border. The county council district that runs southward from Harwood Park and Ducketts Lane is represented by Councilperson Opal Jones. The second council district, which runs from southward of Adcock Lane and northward of Ducketts Road, is representedby Councilperson Liz Walsh (D) The town also has a city council district which runs northward from Ducketts lane and Harwood park. The city's mayor is also a member of the city council, representing District 1.

Education

Elkridge has several K12 educational facilities. High school students in Elkridge usually attend either Howard High School in Ellicott City or Long Reach High School. Nearby secondary-level institutions include the University of Maryland Baltimore County, the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Campus, Anne Arundel Community College Aruzel Mills Campus, and Howard Community College. Elkridge is located on the eastern edge of the Baltimore metropolitan area. The town has a population of about 3,000. It is located in the Baltimore City and Baltimore County Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The city's population is approximately 3,200. It has an estimated population of 4,000 people. The population of Elkridge in 2010 was 3,100 people. It had a population increase of 1.2% in the year 2000. The growth of the town has been attributed to the development of the city's central business district. The area has a high percentage of African-American residents. It also has a low percentage of white residents. The majority of the population lives in the Elkridge area of Baltimore City, which is about 2,000 across the county from the city of Columbia, Maryland. The community has a history of racial and ethnic diversity, with many African-Americans living in the area. It was the site of the first African American settlement in the United States in the early 1900s. The Elkridge community was founded in the mid-20th century by African Americans.

Library

The Elkridge Branch opened in August 1993. The library was replaced by an innovative, 33.1 million dollar building on the same site in 2018. In 1984, Howard County Public Library opened the Elkridge Community Branch Library in a storefront on U.S. Route 1. In August 1993, the library opened a new branch in Elkridge. The Elkridge branch was closed in 2010 and replaced by a new, 33 million dollar library. In 2010, a new library was built on the site. In 2013, the new library opened in a new building. In 2014, the old library was closed and replaced with a new 33 million dollars library. The new library will open in August 2015 and will be located in the same location as the old one. In 2018, the Elkridge branch will be replaced by another library in a different location. In 2015, an innovative new library building was opened in the town of Elkridge, Maryland. In 2016, the town opened the new Elkridge Library, which is located on the former site of the old Elkridge community branch. In 2017, the community branch was also opened on the new site, which was located on a new location. in the city of Elkhart. In 2008, the Elkwood Community Branch was opened. in Elkwood, Maryland, and in 2009, the Town of Elkwood opened the town's first community library, which opened in July 2009. In 2012, a community center was also built in the community, which will be called the Town Center Library.

Recreation

Elkridge is home to a number of small tributaries of the main waterway, the Patapsco River, that are used for recreation. Rockburn Branch Park in West Elkridge provides athletic fields, playgrounds, and nature trails. Belmont Manor and Historic Park hosts private events as well as nature programs with the Howard County Conservancy and surrounding schools. Troy Park is under construction surrounding Troy Hill Manor. Elkridge is located in the central part of Howard County, Maryland. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. It is located on the eastern edge of the county and is located near the town of Relay and the county seat of Elkridge. It has an estimated population of 3,000. The city's population has grown to about 3,500 people since the start of the 20th century, and is expected to reach 4,000 by the end of the 21st century. The population is currently around 3,200 people, with an estimated growth rate of 1.7% per year. The average age of a Elkridge resident is 48.5 years old, with the average life expectancy at 60 years old. The area has a high school population of about 1,200. It also has a college population of approximately 1,100 people, which is the highest in the county. The local high school has an average enrollment of about 2,200 students, with most of the students living in the town. The school district has a history of more than 40 years, with many of its students attending college.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland = 36.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 50. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Elkridge = 3.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 25,171 individuals with a median age of 35.5 age the population grows by 20.04% in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,010.89 residents per square mile of area (1,162.55/km²). There are average 2.7 people per household in the 9,795 households with an average household income of $90,317 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.50% of the available work force and has dropped -4.84% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.82%. The number of physicians in Elkridge per 100,000 population = 478.1.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Elkridge = 41.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 19.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 115. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 207. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 24.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 43, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland which are owned by the occupant = 74.38%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 17 years with median home cost = $307,000 and home appreciation of -5.82%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $12.88 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,448 per student. There are 14.1 students for each teacher in the school, 350 students for each Librarian and 353 students for each Counselor. 6.01% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 28.74% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 15.95% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).