Lake Arbor, Maryland

Lake Arbor, Maryland
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 38°54′30″N76°49′46″W / 38.90833°N 76.82944°W / 38.90833; -76.82944
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area [1]
• Total	4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2)
• Land	4.00 sq mi (10.35 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,541
• Density	3,638.89/sq mi (1,405.00/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	20721 & 20774
FIPS code	24-44817
GNIS feature ID	1852596

Lake Arbor is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. ^[2] The population was 14,541 at the 2020 census. ^[3] It is one of the nation's most affluent African-American communities.^{[ citation needed ]} The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 20721 and 20774. ^[4]

In the 1990s, the U.S. Census Bureau defined the area now delineated as Lake Arbor CDP as being in Mitchellville CDP. ^[5] The Lake Arbor CDP was delineated as of the 2000 U.S. Census. ^[6]

History

Lake Arbor was originally known as Newbridge, a development of Levitt & Sons, developers of the early planned communities of Levittown in Pennsylvania and Long Island, New York, respectively. When the project went bankrupt in the mid-1970s after selling only 41 houses, Manufacturer's Hanover Trust acquired the debt and held it as REO (real estate owned) for approximately 10 years until a limited partnership composed of David A. Gitlitz, Alvin Dworman, Phillip Abrahms, Phillip D. Winn, and Gary S. Lachman acquired it. Under the direction of Gitlitz, and with technical engineering assistance from Abrahms, Lachman changed the name of the property to Lake Arbor.

The story of Lake Arbor is emblematic of the socio-economic and demographic evolution of Prince George's County that occurred in the mid-1980s. ^[7] Against the strong resistance of many large national builders who perceived Prince George’s County as a price-sensitive retreat for urban African Americans who neither wanted nor could afford upscale amenities for their homes, community developers like Porten Sullivan, Pulte, Winchester, George T. Farrell of Morgan Investments and Jon Laria ^[8] from Laria Builders built features like two-car garages, brick, fronts and elaborate landscaping and built 2000 luxury homes in this community in the 1980s, ^[9] initiating a new path for the rest of Lake Arbor Community. Reynolds Real Estate acted as selling realtor and Industrial Bank of Washington provided construction and purchase financing. To the pleasant surprise of the builders, buyers rushed to embrace (and pay for) these features. Firmly demonstrating both the sophisticated tastes and buying power of the predominantly African American market, as well as codifying architectural standards requested (but not mandated) by county executives such as Winnie Kelly and Governor Parris Glendening, Lake Arbor established Prince George’s County as the most desirable destination for young, affluent African American families moving from Washington, DC for a suburban lifestyle. ^[10]

Geography

Lake Arbor is located at 38°54′30″N76°49′46″W / 38.90833°N 76.82944°W / 38.90833; -76.82944 (38.908306, −76.829525). ^[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), of which 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²), or 1.58%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	8,533		—
2010	9,776		14.6%
2020	14,451		47.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [12] 2010 [13] 2020 [14]

2020 census

Lake Arbor CDP, Maryland – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
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	Pop 2010 [13]	Pop 2020 [14]	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	198	762	2.03%	5.24%
Black or African American alone (NH)	8,943	12,407	91.48%	85.32%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	24	23	0.25%	0.16%
Asian alone (NH)	195	311	1.99%	2.14%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	2	2	0.02%	0.01%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	13	77	0.13%	0.53%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH)	161	455	1.65%	3.13%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	240	504	2.45%	3.47%
Total	9,776	14,541	100.00%	100.00%

2000 Census

As of the census ^[15] of 2000, there were 8,533 people, 3,493 households, and 2,165 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,751.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,062.4/km²). There were 3,662 housing units at an average density of 1,180.9 per square mile (455.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 7.20% White, 88.74% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.77% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 3,493 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $74,599, and the median income for a family was $89,775. Males had a median income of $52,617 versus $45,644 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $35,700. About 0.6% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

When it was in operation, The Boulevard at the Capital Centre was in Lake Arbor CDP. ^{[16] [17]}

When it existed, Crown Books had its headquarters in what is now Lake Arbor. ^{[16] [18]}

Government

The U.S. Postal Service operates the Largo Post Office in Lake Arbor CDP, with a Largo postal address. ^{[16] [19]}

Education

Prince George's County Public Schools serves Lake Arbor. ^[16]

The zoned schools are Lake Arbor Elementary School, ^[20] Ernest Everett Just Middle School, ^[21] and Charles Herbert Flowers High School. ^[22]

Transportation

Washington Metro Largo Town Center station is in Lake Arbor CDP. ^{[16] [23]}

References

• Maryland portal

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Arbor, Maryland
3. "Lake Arbor CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 15, 2022.
4. Zip Codes for Lake Arbor, Prince George's County, Maryland. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
5. "1990 COUNTY BLOCK MAP" for Prince George's County (see index map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 9, 2018. Pages showing what is now Lake Arbor as being in Mitchellville are: 18 and 19.
6. "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: LAKE ARBOR CDP." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 9, 2018.
7. Yorke, Jeffrey (October 24, 1987). "LAKE ARBOR COMES OF AGE". The Washington Post.
8. Daily Record Staff (February 26, 2021). "Jon Laria".
9. Wolfrom, Jessica (April 28, 2021). "Lake Arbor in Prince George's County prepares for change but remains tightknit". Washington Post.
10. LeDuc, Daniel (April 6, 1999). "Glendening Plan Rewards His Backers". Washington Post.
11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
12. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
13. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake Arbor CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau .
14. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lake Arbor CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau .
15. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
16. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Lake Arbor CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 1, 2018. Pages: 1 and 2.
17. Contact Us." The Boulevard at the Capital Centre. Retrieved on September 9, 2018. "Boulevard at the Capital Centre 900 Capital Centre Boulevard Largo, MD 20774"
18. Directory of Corporate Affiliations, Volume 5. National Register Pub. Co., 2001. 455. Retrieved on January 18, 2011. "CROWN BOOKS CORPORATION 1601 McCormick Dr. Largo, MD "
19. "LARGO." U.S. Postal Service. Retrieved on September 11, 2018. "9801 APOLLO DR UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774-9997"
20. "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 1, 2018.
21. "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 1, 2018.
22. "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 1, 2018.
23. "Largo Town Center." Washington Metro. Retrieved on September 9, 2018. "9000 Lottsford Road Largo, MD 20774"