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Fort Meade, MD

Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,327 at the 2010 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command, and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the U.S. Army post Fort George G. Meade.

Fort Meade is located at 39°6′18″N 76°44′29″W (39.105015, −76.741260) in northwestern Anne Arundel County. It is located between the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is located approximately 20 minutes from the state capital of Annapolis. It is bounded on the northwest by the Baltimore–Washington Parkway (Maryland Route 295) and on the south and southwest by the Patuxent Freeway (Maryland Route 32), which leads southeast towards Annapolis and northwest to Columbia. Exit 38A off Interstate 95 (in adjacent Howard County) also offers access to here.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fort Meade has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,661, and the median income for a family was $40,491. Males had a median income of $27,474 versus $22,165 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,466. About 4.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Fort Meade places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. VA Maryland Health Care System and Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Eagle Fitness Center offers diverse fitness programs and facilities, including group exercise classes and personal training sessions. The Gaffney Fitness Center provides extensive facilities including aerobics, racquetball, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai classes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the numerous trails and recreational areas around Fort Meade such as Camp Meade RV Park and Provinces Park.

Top sites in Fort Meade, MD are National Cryptologic Museum, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and Lincoln Memorial.

Population: 9,324 (2024). ZIP code: 20755. Area code: 410. Elevation: 180 ft (50 m). Area: 8.09 sq mi (20.96 km²).

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What county is Fort Meade, MD?

Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,327 at the 2010 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command, and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the U.S. Army post Fort George G. Meade. Fort Meade is located at 39°6′18″N 76°44′29″W (39.105015, −76.741260) in northwestern Anne Arundel County.

How did Fort Meade, MD get its name?

Fort George G. Meade was established as Camp Meade in 1917 as one of 16 cantonments built to prepare American Expeditionary Forces for WWI. Named after Union Civil War officer, Major General George Gordon Meade, Fort Meade was home to the first women to serve in uniform. The “Hello Girls” served as telephone operators connecting front-line troops in France with Stateside operations. After WWI, Fort Meade became home to the Tank Corps, the home to the Army’s first Cook and Baker’s School, and the home of the Special Services Unit Training Center where notables like musician Glenn Miller and boxer Joe Lewis trained in uniform to entertain the troops. 

What are the demographics of Fort Meade, MD?

In 2021, Fort Meade, MD had a population of 11.3k people with a median age of 25.1 and a median household income of $92,603. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fort Meade, MD declined from 11,340 to 11,253, a −0.767% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,438 to $92,603, a 15.1% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Meade, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.26%), and White (Hispanic) (6.21%).

Sources

Anne Arundel County

Wikipedia

Data USA

Installations Military One Source

National Cryptologic Museum

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Lincoln Memorial

VA Maryland Health Care System

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center

Eagle Fitness Center

Gaffney Fitness Center 

Provinces Park

Camp Meade RV Park

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