Odenton, Maryland
Odenton is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 20,534. The town is named after former Governor of Maryland, Oden Bowie.
Geography
Odenton is located at 39°4'17" North, 76°41'59" West (39.071276, -76.699756)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 32.2 km² (12.4 mi²). 32.2 km² (12.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 20,534 people, 7,594 households, and 5,551 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 638.3/km² (1,653.3/mi²). There are 7,900 housing units at an average density of 245.6/km² (636.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 80.15% White, 12.76% African American, 0.37% Native American, 3.06% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 2.61% from two or more races. 2.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,594 households out of which 37.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% are non-families. 19.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 38.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $65,563, and the median income for a family is $69,098. Males have a median income of $45,965 versus $32,659 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $26,124. 2.5% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Political
Odenton is represented in the Maryland General Assembly by legislators in Districts 21 and 33. District 21 is primarily in Prince George's County. District 33 also includes Severna Park, Crownsville and Crofton. Odenton is represented in the Anne Arundel County Council in District 4 by Bill D. Burlison.