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Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of 2000, the population was 120,546. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert (1637-1715), third Baron Baltimore. Charles County is a part of the Washington Metropolitan Area.
[edit] HistoryCharles County was created in 1658 by an Order in Council. There was an earlier Charles County from 1650 to 1653, sometimes referred to in historic documents as Old Charles County.[1][2][3] In April 1865, John Wilkes Booth made his escape through Charles County after shooting President Abraham Lincoln. He was on his way to Virginia. On 28 April 2002, a tornado cut through the County and destroyed much of downtown La Plata. The county has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] [edit] Law and governmentCharles County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland. There are five commissioners. As of 2008[update], they are:
[edit] GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 643 square miles (1,666 km²), of which, 461 square miles (1,194 km²) of it is land and 182 square miles (472 km²) of it (28.33%) is water. [edit] Adjacent counties
[edit] National protected area[edit] TransportationOne United States Numbered Highway runs through the county U.S. Route 301, some other notable highways are: [edit] Hunters Brooke ArsonMain article: Hunters Brooke Arson On December 4, 2004 an arson took place in the development of Hunters Brooke. This is located a few miles southeast of Indian Head. It is the worst residential fire in the state.[1][citation needed] [edit] DemographicsThe county is experiencing a dramatic growth in African American population, which began in 1990. Census figures below are from 2000: As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 120,546 people, 41,668 households, and 32,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 262 people per square mile (101/km²). There were 43,903 housing units at an average density of 95 per square mile (37/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.51% White, 26.06% Black or African American, 0.75% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.6% were of German, 10.8% Irish, 10.2% English, 9.3% American and 5.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 41,668 households out of which 41.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 14.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.50% were non-families. 17.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% 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 3.21. In the county the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 33.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 7.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $62,199, and the median income for a family was $67,602 (these figures had risen to $80,573 and $89,358 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[6]). Males had a median income of $43,371 versus $34,231 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,285. About 3.70% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over. [edit] Cities and townsThis county contains the following incorporated municipalities:
All three are classified as towns under Maryland law. About half the County population lives around the large unincorporated community of Waldorf, Maryland.[citation needed] Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county: Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include:
[edit] Education[edit] Colleges and universities[edit] Public school systemMain article: Charles County Public Schools [edit] Notable residents
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