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College Park, Maryland
NameCollege Park
Settlement typeCity
Pushpin labelCollege Park
Coordinates38, 59, 48, N...
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1U.S. state
Subdivision name1Maryland
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Prince George's
Established titleIncorporated
Established date1945
Government typeCouncil-Manager
Leader titleMayor
Leader nameFazlul Kabir
Area total sq mi5.68
Area land sq mi5.60
Area water sq mi0.08
Elevation ft69
Population as of2020
Population total34,740
Population density sq miauto
TimezoneEST
Utc offset-5
Timezone DSTEDT
Utc offset DST-4
Postal code typeZIP Code
Postal code20740, 20742
Area code301, 240
Blank nameFIPS code
Blank info24-18750
Blank1 nameGNIS feature ID
Blank1 info0597239
Websitewww.collegeparkmd.gov

College Park, Maryland. A city in Prince George's County, it is best known as the home of the flagship campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. Founded in the wake of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts, the university's growth has been intrinsically linked to the development of the surrounding community. The city also serves as a major research and technology hub, anchored by institutions like the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Archives at College Park.

History

The area was originally part of several plantations in the Maryland colony before being subdivided for agriculture. The city's founding is directly tied to the 1856 establishment of the Maryland Agricultural College, which later became the University of Maryland, College Park. Significant growth occurred after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad extended a line through the area, facilitating commuter access to Washington, D.C.. The city was officially incorporated in 1945, and its 20th-century expansion was further propelled by its proximity to federal agencies established during the Cold War, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the aforementioned Goddard Space Flight Center.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.68 square miles, with the Paint Branch and Indian Creek waterways flowing through it. It is located immediately northeast of the Washington, D.C. border, adjacent to communities like Berwyn Heights and Riverdale Park. The terrain is characterized by gentle rolling hills typical of the Atlantic coastal plain, and a portion of the Anacostia River watershed lies within its boundaries. The city's layout is a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts along Baltimore Avenue, and the extensive university campus.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 34,740. The demographic profile is heavily influenced by the transient student population of the University of Maryland, College Park, leading to a median age significantly lower than the national average. The city has a diverse racial and ethnic composition, with significant populations identifying as White, Black or African American, and Asian. Many residents are employed in professional, scientific, and management occupations linked to the University System of Maryland, federal institutions like the Food and Drug Administration, and private technology firms.

Education

The city is dominated by the University of Maryland, College Park, a premier public research university and member of the Association of American Universities. The campus is home to renowned facilities such as the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Public primary and secondary education is provided by Prince George's County Public Schools, including College Park Academy and Northwestern High School. Other notable institutions include the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and the proximity to the University of Maryland University College.

Transportation

Major roadways include Interstate 95, the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, and U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue). The city is served by the College Park–University of Maryland station on the Washington Metro's Green Line, providing direct rail access to Washington Union Station and downtown Washington, D.C.. The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services operates an extensive shuttle bus system. The close proximity to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport facilitates national and international travel.

Notable people

Numerous influential figures have lived or worked in the city, including Nobel laureate and physicist Juan Martín Maldacena, who conducted research at the university. Astronaut and NASA administrator Charles Bolden earned his degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Journalist and television host Connie Chung attended the university, as did entrepreneur and co-founder of Under Armour, Kevin Plank. Other notable residents have included former Major League Baseball player Steve Farr and musician Link Wray.

Category:Cities in Maryland Category:Prince George's County, Maryland Category:Washington metropolitan area