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Burtonsville, MD

Burtonsville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is situated in the northeast corner of Montgomery County, right on the border of both Howard and Prince George's counties. It is considered a suburban town in Washington D.C. Metro Area.

It is 20 miles southwest of downtown Baltimore, 16 miles north of downtown Washington D.C., and 25 miles from Annapolis. Burtonsville recorded a population of 9,498 as of the 2020 census.

In colonial times, the area was referred to as the Patuxent Hundred and later the Eastern Branch Hundred, a community comprising approximately 100 inhabitants. Prince George's County Court recorded that on September 27, 1699, Thomas Wells and Thomas Pindell were appointed to be the overseers of Patuxent Hundred.

Among some of the earliest land grants are Maiden's Fancy, a 580-acre (2.3 km²) tract surveyed for Neal Clark in 1700, and Bear Bacon nearby, a 600-acre (2.4 km²) tract of land surveyed in 1703 for Mark Richardson. Another prominent landholder was Richard Snowden, an iron master, who held various land patents in the area, including Snowdens Manor (surveyed 1715) consisting of an impressive 9,265 acres (37.49 km²), and Snowdens Mill (surveyed 1723) occupying an additional 546 acres (2.21 km²). From these larger tracts, among others, were carved smaller tracts of land which were either rented or sold off to planters and the like.

The community of Burtonsville, originally called Burton's, takes its name from Isaac Burton, who in 1825 bought out his siblings' shares of his father's land and became the major landowner in the area. He and his wife Keturah had 17 children, many of whom stayed in the area as adults. The community itself grew around the intersection of Old Columbia Pike and the road to Sandy Springs. In the 1850s Isaac Burton became the first postmaster of the newly established post office in the vicinity, which operated out of his store at the intersection. Burtonsville's core area today continues to center around the intersection of Maryland Route 198 and U.S. Route 29.

As an unincorporated area, Burtonsville's boundaries are not officially defined. Burtonsville is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau and by the United States Geological Survey as a census-designated place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 8.0 square miles (21 km²), of which 7.8 square miles (20 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2, or 1.88%) is water.

Burtonsville MD has several hospitals and centers that provide health services. Blackstone Medical Services LLC  offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Domain Fitness and Performance offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex is a top choice for fitness enthusiasts, featuring a range of sports facilities and an aquatic center. BC Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personalized health and wellness programs. For a more holistic approach, Wellness For Life Fitness Center offers classes in yoga and Pilates. Quality First Urgent Care caters to immediate medical needs with prompt care. For a variety of wellness services, Rehoboth Medical Center offers integrative healthcare solutions.

Top sites in Burtonsville, MD are Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Fairland Regional Park, and M&T Bank Stadium.

Population: 10,063 (2023). ZIP code: 20866. Area code: 240, 301. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Area: 8.21 sq mi (21.27 km²).

FAQs

Is Burtonsville, MD a good place to live?

Burtonsville is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Burtonsville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Burtonsville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Burtonsville and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Burtonsville are highly rated.

What county is Burtonsville, MD in?

Burtonsville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is situated in the northeast corner of Montgomery County, right on the border of both Howard and Prince George's counties. It is considered a suburban town in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.

What are the demographics of Burtonsville, MD?

Burtonsville is a city located in Montgomery County and Prince George's County Maryland. Burtonsville has a 2024 population of 10,034. Burtonsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -7.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,812 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burtonsville was: Black or African American: 37.47%, Asian: 25.58%, White: 24.68%, Two or more races: 7.32%, Other race: 4.27%, Native American: 0.69%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

Sources

Montgomery County

Wikipedia

Niche

World Population Review

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Fairland Regional Park

M&T Bank Stadium

Blackstone Medical Services LLC

Domain Fitness and Performance

Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex

BC Fitness

Wellness For Life Fitness Center

Quality First Urgent Care 

Rehoboth Medical Center

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