Abingdon, Maryland
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
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39.462°N 76.279°W Abingdon is a census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland, United States.[3] It lies 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Baltimore on Maryland Route 7, near the Bush River, between Exits 77 (MD 24) and 80 (MD 543) of Interstate 95. The region is known for its proximity to key attractions such as the Aberdeen Proving Ground, a major U.S. Army facility, and the nearby town of Bel Air, which serves as the county seat of Harford County. Abingdon's location, combined with its historical roots and modern amenities, makes it an appealing place to live for those seeking a balance between suburban comfort and easy access to urban conveniences.
Abingdon, Maryland | |
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Abingdon Post Office in 2016 | |
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| Coordinates: 39°28.0′N 76°16.9′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Harford |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,826 |
| • Density | 1,747.0/sq mi (674.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 21009[2] |
| FIPS code | 24-00200 |
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Abingdon had a population of 4,826. The median age was 40.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.3 males age 18 and over.[5][6]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
There were 1,661 households in Abingdon, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.6% were married-couple households, 12.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]
There were 1,744 housing units, of which 4.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.4%.[5]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,652 | 55.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,546 | 32.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 185 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 133 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 266 | 5.5% |
History
Abingdon was named after Abingdon, England.[8] The town was founded by and is the birthplace of William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the third Governor of Maryland. Abingdon was the site of Cokesbury College, the first Methodist college in the United States.[9]
Woodside was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[10] The Nelson-Reardon-Kennard House was listed in 1991.[10]
Abingdon changed from an unincorporated community to a census-designated place for the 2020 census.[11]
Schools
Since it is located in Harford County, the community of Abingdon is served by the Harford County Board of Education, which consists of an elected-appointed Board of six elected members and three members appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland. Most students in the Abingdon area who enter kindergarten and progress to the fifth grade attend William S. James Elementary School or Abingdon Elementary School. Upon the opening of Patterson Mill High School in 2007, a majority of students attending William S. James Elementary School began to attend this new facility. Additionally, all of the students at Abingdon Elementary School subsequently attend Edgewood High School. A third primary school, Old Post Road Elementary School, is located on the border of Abingdon and Edgewood. These students also attend the Edgewood or Joppatowne secondary schools. The older Deerfield Elementary and Edgewood High school buildings were replaced by newer, updated facilities by the same name in 2010.[12][13]
Prior to Kindergarten, children can attend various child care and preschool programs such as Kiddie Academy whose headquarters are also located in the community of Abingdon.[14] At a Board of Education meeting on July 13, 2020, it was discussed to change the name of the William S. Paca elementary school as many families protest attending a school named after a slave holder.