Adelphi, Maryland
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| Adelphi, Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Name | Adelphi |
| Settlement type | Census-designated place |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Maryland |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Prince George's |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total km2 | 4.20 |
| Area land km2 | 4.20 |
| Area water km2 | 0.00 |
| Area total sq mi | 1.62 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.62 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.00 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 16373 |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Elevation m | 55 |
| Elevation ft | 180 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 20783 |
| Area code | 301, 240 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 24-00350 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0589470 |
Adelphi, Maryland is a census-designated place located within Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a residential suburb situated just north of Washington, D.C., forming part of the Washington metropolitan area. The community is known for its diverse population and proximity to major institutions like the University of Maryland, College Park.
History
The area now known as Adelphi was part of land grants issued during the colonial era under the Province of Maryland. Its development accelerated in the late 19th century with the expansion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which facilitated commuter travel to Washington, D.C.. The community was officially named and began to take shape as a streetcar suburb following the establishment of the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway. Growth surged significantly in the mid-20th century during the post-World War II housing boom, transforming it into a key residential area for federal workers and employees of nearby facilities like the National Agricultural Library and the Food and Drug Administration.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Adelphi has a total area of 1.62 square miles, all of it land. It is bordered by Hyattsville to the south, Langley Park to the north, and College Park to the east. The terrain is part of the Atlantic coastal plain, with gentle rolling hills. Several small tributaries of the Northwest Branch Anacostia River flow through or near the community. Its central location within the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area provides easy access to major roadways like the Baltimore–Washington Parkway and Interstate 495.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 16,373. The community exhibits considerable racial and ethnic diversity, with significant populations identifying as African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and White. The median household income is slightly below the average for Prince George's County, and a portion of residents live below the federal poverty line. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, townhouses, and garden-style apartment complexes built from the 1940s through the 1970s.
Education
Public schools in Adelphi are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. Students may attend Adelphi Elementary School, Buck Lodge Middle School, and Northwestern High School. The community is also served by several private and parochial institutions. Its proximity to University of Maryland, College Park provides residents with access to higher education resources, and it is near other institutions like Trinity Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia. The Prince George's County Memorial Library System operates a branch in nearby Hyattsville.
Transportation
Primary road access is provided by University Boulevard and Riggs Road. The community is served by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Metrobus system, with several routes connecting to the Prince George's Plaza station on the Green Line and the Fort Totten station on the Red Line. The Maryland Transit Administration also operates commuter bus services along routes to Silver Spring and Baltimore. While Adelphi does not have a MARC Train station, the nearby College Park station provides rail service to Union Station.
Notable people
Notable individuals who have lived in Adelphi include Goldie Hawn, the Academy Award-winning actress who spent part of her childhood in the area. Michael P. Anderson, a NASA astronaut and United States Air Force officer who perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, was also a resident. The community has been home to several figures in sports and music, contributing to the cultural fabric of the Washington metropolitan area.
Category:Census-designated places in Maryland Category:Prince George's County, Maryland