Brunswick (Maryland)
Frederick County
24-10900
Brunswick is a town in Frederick County in the U.S. state of Maryland. The city had after the last population census (2000) 4894 inhabitants.
Geography
Brunswick is located in the southwest of Frederick County and only about 50 km downstream from Washington, DC., The city has a total area of 5.5 km ², of which 0.1 km ² is water.
History
The town along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal closed today channel was founded, the city became later a center of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad railroad company. This was built in the years 1897 to 1912 a six- mile long railway line along the Potomac. By construction, the population of Brunswick's quickly rose to over 5000 and transformed the city into a "company town" where most of the buildings and shops were owned by the railway company. The station is now mainly a commuter station for the city of Washington, DC and also serves as the Brunswick Railroad Museum, showing the history of Brunswick and the importance of the railway for the city.
Demographics
According to the census of the United States Census Bureau, by 2000, there were in the city of 4894 residents, 1866 households, and 1306 families living in the city. The population density was 895.5 persons / km ². The racial the population was composed of 92.09 % White, 5.31% African American, 0.25 % Native American, 0.45 % Asian, 0.04 % Pacific Islander, 0.18 % from other races, and 1, 68 % or more races. 0.96% are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1866 households out of which 36.3 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 50.4 % were married couples living together. 14.40% were single mothers, 30.0% were non-families. 23.7 % of all households were single-person households and 10.6 % have someone living people older than 65 years. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.
27.30 % of the population were under 18 years old, 8.40 % from 18 to 24, 33.10 % from 25 to 44, 20.20% between 45 and 64, and 11.00% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 35 years. For every 100 females of all ages were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, 89.5 males.
The median income for a household was $ 46,513, and the median income for a family amounted to $ 53,232. Males had a median income of $ 36,304, women $ 25,017. The per capita income was $ 20,685. 3.7 % of the population and 2.5 % of families are below the poverty line.
Attractions
- The historic Old Town Brunswick and the markets
- The Railway Museum
- The recreational areas of the C & C channel and the Potomac
- Several antique shops
Events
The largest city -wide event, the railroad days in October. Furthermore, a Veterans Day parade, a " Movies in the Park " campaign, the Little League opening match and several other municipal and museum actions take place every year. There are also regularly on Fridays and Saturdays live performances.