Harford County, Maryland
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Template:Infobox U.S. County Harford County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.
As of 2000, the population is 218,590. Its county seat is Bel Air. The county was named for Henry Harford (ca. 1759-1834), illegitimate son of Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore. Harford was the last Proprietary Governor of Maryland, but did not inherit his father's title because of his illegitimacy.
This county is a part of the Baltimore portion of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
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History
Harford County was formed in 1773 by the splitting of Baltimore County.
Law and government
Harford County was granted a charter form of government in 1972.The Harford County Government includes the Harford County Public Library service and the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,364 km² (527 mi²). 1,140 km² (440 mi²) of it is land and 224 km² (86 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.40% water.
Adjacent counties
- York County, Pennsylvania (north)
- Baltimore County (west)
- Cecil County (east)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 218,590 people, 79,667 households, and 60,387 families residing in the county. The population density was 192/km² (496/mi²). There were 83,146 housing units at an average density of 73/km² (189/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.77% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 1.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 79,667 households out of which 38.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.20% were non-families. 19.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $57,234, and the median income for a family was $63,868. Males had a median income of $43,612 versus $30,741 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,232. 4.90% of the population and 3.60% of families were below the poverty line. 5.80% of those under the age of 18 and 6.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
This county contains the following incorporated municipalities:
Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county:
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
- Bel Air North
- Bel Air South
- Edgewood
- Fallston
- Jarrettsville
- Joppatowne
- Perryman
- Pleasant Hills
- Riverside
Other unincorperated areas include:
- Abingdon
- Gunpowder
- Belcamp
- Churchville
- Darlington
- Forest Hill
- Joppa
- Pylesville
- Street
- Whiteford
- White Hill
Sports
Though there are not any major league teams in the county, the do have a minor league baseball team called the Aberdeen Ironbirds
Education
For an enitre list of schools see List of Schools in Harford County
Elementary Schools
There are thirty-two elementary schools in Harford County. Homestead-Wakefield, William Paca/Old Post Road and Youth's Benefit Elementary schools are two-building campuses housing primary students (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) in one building and intermediate students (3rd Grade-5th Grade) in the other building.
Middle Schools
There are currently 8 Middle Schools in Harford County, which all run from 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM.
High Schools
There are currently 8 High Schools in Harford County along with one Technical High School, which all run from 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM.
Colleges
There are no major universities in Harford County. The only college is Harford Community College located in Bel Air.
Miscellaneous
The newspaper of record is The Aegis.
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