Walker Mill, Maryland

Walker Mill, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Walker Mill, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°52′15″N76°53′29″W / 38.87083°N 76.89139°W / 38.87083; -76.89139
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area [1]
• Total	3.02 sq mi (7.81 km2)
• Land	3.02 sq mi (7.81 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12,187
• Density	4,039.44/sq mi (1,559.89/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code	24-81250
GNIS feature ID	1867304

Walker Mill is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. ^[2] Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,187. ^[3]

Geography

Walker Mill is located at 38°52′15″N76°53′29″W / 38.870962°N 76.891403°W / 38.870962; -76.891403 . ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	6,322		—
1980	10,651		68.5%
1990	10,920		2.5%
2000	11,104		1.7%
2010	11,302		1.8%
2020	12,187		7.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [5] 2010 [6] 2020 [7]

2020 census

Walker Mill CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
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 (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2010 [6]	Pop 2020 [7]	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	129	237	1.14%	1.94%
Black or African American alone (NH)	10,626	10,737	94.02%	88.10%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	46	35	0.41%	0.29%
Asian alone (NH)	42	57	0.37%	0.47%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	2	6	0.02%	0.05%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	5	46	0.04%	0.38%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)	168	326	1.49%	2.67%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	284	743	2.51%	6.10%
Total	11,302	12,187	100.00%	100.00%

2000 Census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 11,104 people, 3,976 households, and 2,985 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,523.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,360.3/km²). There were 4,219 housing units at an average density of 1,338.7 per square mile (516.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.47% White, 94.99% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 3,976 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 34.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 70.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,276, and the median income for a family was $51,052. Males had a median income of $35,473 versus $31,281 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,340. About 8.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Central High School

Walker Mill is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. ^[9]

Zoned elementary schools for the CDP are John Bayne, Doswell Brooks, Concord, and District Heights. ^[10] Walker Mill Middle School serves most of Walker Mill CDP while Drew-Freeman Middle serves a section. ^[11] Much of the CDP is zoned to Central High School while a portion is zoned to Suitland High School. ^[12]

Thomas Claggett Elementary School was previously in Walker Mill CDP. ^[13] Its official capacity was 464. ^[14] In 2005 it had 236 students, filling 49% of the official capacity; this was the lowest percentage of any PGCPS school. ^[15] At one point the capacity percentage was 38%. ^[16] In 2010 it had 290 students, but after that year the student count declined: it had 216, ^[15] and later 223 in the 2013–2014 school year, ^[14] and the projected 2014-2015 enrollment was 187. ^[15] In addition, in state tests circa 2014, about 56% of the students were proficient in reading while 36.7% were proficient in mathematics. ^[14] In May 2014 PGCPS applied for a grant from the state of Maryland that would permit it to close Claggett. ^[15]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walker Mill, Maryland
3. "Walker Mill CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 15, 2022.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
6. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Walker Mill CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau .
7. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race –– 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Walker Mill CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau .
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Walker Mill CDP, MD." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 31, 2018. Pages: 1, 2, and 3.
10. "NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 31, 2018. The Concord zone is highlighted at the "Boundary" tab at Schooldigger.
11. "NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 31, 2018.
12. "NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOLS AND BOUNDARIES SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019." Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved on August 31, 2018.
13. Home. Thomas Claggett Elementary School. May 19, 2001. Retrieved on September 7, 2018. "2001 Addison Road, South District Heights, MD 20747"
14. Anfenson-Comeau, Jamie (May 23, 2014). "District Heights school may close after next school year". The Gazette . Retrieved September 7, 2018.
15. Wiggins, Ovetta (May 20, 2014). "Claggett Elementary in Prince George's may close; low enrollment, poor performance cited". Washington Post . Retrieved September 7, 2018. (Archive at Archive.is)
16. Preliminary Subregion 4 Master Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Chapter 9, Public Facilities. p. 261 (PDF p. 3/28). Retrieved on September 7, 2018.