EXPLORE THE FT. MEADE REGION
Carroll County
Carroll County is a beautiful, rural area, convenient to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. While predominantly rural, the county has become increasingly suburban in recent years. In addition to its great location, Carroll County is rich in history and tradition. The county is known for their Farm Museum, festivals and nature parks.
County Web site: www.carr.org
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population
| Total Population | 170,260 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 5.8% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 24.1% |
| 65 Years and Over | 11.2% |
| Median Age | 37 |
| White | 94.2% |
| Black/African-American | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.0% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $68,815 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
| Households with Children | 39.7% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 82% |
| Renter-Occuiped | -- |
| Vacant | -- |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| Living below Poverty | 5.1% |
| Crime Risk | 0.29 x National Average |
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Carroll County Public Schools
| FY-2008 Operating Budget | $159,895,000 |
| Student Population (Approximate) | 28,000 |
| Teacher/Student Ratio | 1:28 |
| High Schools | 7 |
| Middle Schools | 9 |
| Elementary Schools | 22 |
HIGHER EDUCATION
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
Westminster, Md.
www.mcdaniel.edu
CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Westminster, Md.
www.carrollcc.edu
TRANSPORTATION
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Carroll Area Transit System (www.carrolltransit.org/)
| Median Travel Time to Work | 34.1 minutes |
NEIGHBORHOODS/ REAL ESTATE
Below are the 2008 median purchase prices for townhouses and single-family homes, separated according to the driving distance to Fort Meade.
Miles from Fort Meade: 11-20 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Pucrhase Price (2008) |
| 20791 | Capitol Heights | $255,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 21-30 |
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| 21104 | Mariottsville | $550,000 |
| 21784 | Sykesville | $315,000 |
| 21163 | Woodstock | $452,500 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 31-40 |
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| 21048 | Finksburg | $355,000 |
| 21776 | New Windsor | $320,000 |
| 21157 | Westminster | $270,000 |
| 21158 | Westminster | $256,594 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 41-50 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Pucrhase Price (2008) |
| 21074 | Hampstead | $239,000 |
| 21102 | Manchester | $310,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 51-60 |
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| 21757 | Keymar | $190,000 |
| 21787 | Taneytown | $245,990 |
| SOURCES: FedStats.gov, Carroll County Web site, Carroll County Public Schools' Web site, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.dls.gov), www.trulia.com, and Google Maps. | ||
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