Kettering, Maryland

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Kettering, Maryland

Census-designated place

Location of Kettering, Maryland

Coordinates: 38°53′42″N 76°47′47″W﻿ / ﻿38.89500°N 76.79639°W﻿ / 38.89500; -76.79639
Country|  United States
State|  Maryland
County|  Prince George's
Area

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• Total

| 5.51 sq mi (14.28 km2)
• Land| 5.49 sq mi (14.23 km2)
• Water| 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation

| 138 ft (42 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 14,424
• Density| 2,625.89/sq mi (1,013.79/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes|

20774-20775

Area code(s)| 301, 240
FIPS code| 24-43900
GNIS feature ID| 1714445

Kettering is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[2] At the 2020 United States Census, the population was 14,424,.[3] Kettering is adjacent to Prince George's Community College, the upscale gated community of Woodmore, Six Flags America, Evangel Temple megachurch, and the community of Largo at the end of the Washington Metro Blue Line. Watkins Regional Park in Kettering offers a large playground, a colorful carousel, miniature golf, a miniature train ride, and various animals.

## Etymology

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The name Kettering was chosen by a suburban housing developer in the 1960s when development began.

## Geography

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Kettering is located at 38°53′42″N 76°47′47″W﻿ / ﻿38.895012°N 76.796471°W﻿ / 38.895012; -76.796471.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), all land.

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2000| 11,008| | —
2010| 12,790| | 16.2%
2020| 14,424| | 12.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2010[6] 2020[7]

### 2020 census

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Kettering 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[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 368  | 308  | 2.88%  | 2.14%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 11,675  | 12,976  | 91.28%  | 89.96%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 15  | 11  | 0.12%  | 0.08%
Asian alone (NH)  | 241  | 207  | 1.88%  | 1.44%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 5  | 1  | 0.04%  | 0.01%
Some Other Race alone (NH)  | 27  | 59  | 0.21%  | 0.41%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)  | 220  | 400  | 1.72%  | 2.77%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 239  | 462  | 1.87%  | 3.20%
Total | 12,790 | 14,424 | 100.00% | 100.00%

### 2000 Census

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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 11,008 people, 3,814 households, and 2,955 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,016.5 inhabitants per square mile (778.6/km2). There were 3,958 housing units at an average density of 725.0 per square mile (279.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.78% White, 90.62% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 3,814 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 23.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $78,735, and the median income for a family was $82,777. Males had a median income of $47,059 versus $45,243 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,398. About 0.8% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. By the end of 2020, the CDP ranks # 6 among top 10 richest black communities in US, with an average family income of $107,008.[9]

Kettering was majority white for much of its history. While majority white in the 1970 census, Kettering was 49% white by 1980 and only 17% white by 1990. The white population quickly declined as the community became majority African-American.[10]

## Government and infrastructure

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Prince George's County Police Department District 2 Station in Brock Hall CDP, with a Bowie postal address, serves the community.[11]

The U.S. Postal Service operates the Kettering Post Office in Kettering CDP.[12][13]

## Education

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Kettering is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools.[13]

Kettering, Perrywood, and Lake Arbor elementary schools serve sections of the Kettering CDP.[14] Almost all of the CDP is zoned to Kettering Middle School, with a portion zoned to Ernest Everett Just Middle School.[15] Most of the CDP is zoned to Largo High School while a portion is zoned to Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.[16]

Kettering is served by the Largo-Kettering Branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System in Largo.[17]

## References

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kettering, Maryland
3. ^ "Kettering CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
6. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Kettering CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Kettering CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. ^ "10 Richest Black Communities in America". Retrieved November 12, 2020.
10. ^ "The Dispersion Decade". The Washington Times. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
11. ^ "District 2 Station - Bowie." Prince George's County Police Department. Retrieved on September 9, 2018. "District 2 Station - Bowie 601 SW Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20715 ". Beat map. 2010 U.S. Census Bureau index map of Brock Hall CDP as well as the detail on Page 1.
12. ^ "KETTERING." U.S. Postal Service. Retrieved on September 11, 2018. "68 WATKINS PARK DR UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774-9996"
13. ^ a b "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Kettering CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 28, 2018. Pages: 1 and 2.
14. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 28, 2018.
15. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 28, 2018.
16. ^ "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 28, 2018.
17. ^ "Largo-Kettering Branch." Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Retrieved on August 29, 2018. "Largo-Kettering Branch 9601 Capital Lane Largo, MD 20774"

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County seat: Upper Marlboro

Cities|

* Bowie
* College Park
* District Heights
* Glenarden
* Greenbelt
* Hyattsville
* Laurel
* Mount Rainier
* New Carrollton
* Seat Pleasant

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* Berwyn Heights
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* Edmonston
* Fairmount Heights
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* Landover Hills
* Morningside
* North Brentwood
* Riverdale Park
* University Park
* Upper Marlboro

CDPs|

* Accokeek
* Adelphi
* Andrews AFB
* Aquasco
* Baden
* Beltsville
* Brandywine
* Brock Hall
* Brown Station
* Calverton‡
* Camp Springs
* Cedar Heights
* Cedarville
* Chillum
* Clinton
* Coral Hills
* Croom
* East Riverdale
* Fairwood
* Forestville
* Fort Washington
* Friendly
* Glassmanor
* Glenn Dale
* Hillandale‡
* Hillcrest Heights
* Kettering
* Konterra
* Lake Arbor
* Landover
* Langley Park
* Lanham
* Largo
* Marlboro Meadows
* Marlboro Village
* Marlow Heights
* Marlton
* Maryland Park
* Melwood
* Mitchellville
* National Harbor
* Oxon Hill
* Peppermill Village
* Queen Anne
* Queensland
* Rosaryville
* Seabrook
* Silver Hill
* South Laurel
* Springdale
* Suitland
* Summerfield
* Temple Hills
* Walker Mill
* West Laurel
* Westphalia
* Woodlawn
* Woodmore

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* Andrews Manor
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* Avondale
* Carmody Hills
* Carole Highlands
* Cheltenham
* Collington
* Danville
* Dodge Park
* Goddard
* Green Meadows
* Hillsborough
* Horsehead
* Indian Creek Village
* Kentland
* Leeland
* Lewisdale
* Meadows
* Montpelier
* Muirkirk
* North College Park
* Nottingham
* Orme
* Palmer Park
* Piscataway
* Raljon
* Rogers Heights
* South Bowie
* Tantallon
* TB
* Tuxedo
* Vansville
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* White Hall
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Ghost town|

* Good Luck

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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