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Timonium, MD

Timonium is a census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 9,926. Before 2010 the area was part of the Lutherville-Timonium CDP.

The Maryland State Fair is held in Timonium each year near Labor Day on the grounds of the former Timonium Race Course, which is an important site along with Pimlico Race Course in northwest Baltimore and Laurel Park in Prince George's County, along with other former tracks at Bowie and Rosecroft in Maryland thoroughbred horse racing traditions.

Timonium takes its name from the Timonium Mansion, the home of Mrs. Archibald Buchanan, who, in melancholia due to the loss of eyesight and the death of a close friend, felt her life was like that of Mark Antony after the Battle of Actium. The original Timonium was an incomplete palace built by Mark Antony on the island of Antirhodos in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. Antony died by suicide at the palace after receiving a false report that Cleopatra had died by suicide.

Timonium is at 39°26′26″N 76°37′34″W (39.4441, −76.6076). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 km²), all land.

The town is north of Baltimore along York Road (Maryland Route 45). It is bordered on the north by Cockeysville, on the south by Lutherville, on the east by Loch Raven Reservoir, and on the west by Falls Road (Maryland Route 25), with the Greenspring and Worthington Valleys beyond. Ridgely Road forms the boundary between Timonium and Lutherville, while Padonia Road separates Timonium from Cockeysville.

Timonium places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. MedStar Health Orthopaedic Medical Center at Timonium is a 46,000-square-foot comprehensive orthopedics center dedicated to serving you and your family, including orthopedic, sports medicine, and spine physicians, rehabilitation services, medical imaging, and a surgery center. Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.  One can start their day with a rejuvenating walk at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, which hosts events like the International Gem & Jewelry Show, encouraging physical activity while browsing beautiful items. For a more intense workout, Planet Fitness provides a range of equipment and fitness classes to suit all levels. Wellness enthusiasts can also visit Massage Envy for therapeutic massages and skincare treatments. If you're looking for mental relaxation, Aluma Yoga offers yoga classes that cater to both beginners and advanced practitioners. 

Top sites in Timonium, MD include Meadowood Regional Park, the Fire Museum of Maryland, and Seminary Park.

Population: 10,900 (2023). ZIP codes: 21093-21094. Area codes: 410, 443. Elevation: 125m. Area: 6.54 sq mi (16.95 km²).

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Is Timonium, MD a good place to live?

Timonium is in Baltimore County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Timonium offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Timonium, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Timonium are highly rated.

What is Timonium, MD known for?

Timonium is best known as the home of the Maryland State Fair, an annual event featuring tons of attractions and activities, including horse races and exhibits. Throughout the year, the fairgrounds remain open and host a selection of must-see festivals and concerts. In the center of Timonium, you'll find great restaurants, shops, and even a bowling alley at the Timonium Square Mall. Timonium is popular amongst young professionals as well as families due to its proximity to Baltimore.

What are the demographics of Timonium, MD?

Timonium is a city located in Baltimore County Maryland. Timonium has a 2024 population of 10,944. Timonium is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,642 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Timonium was: White: 81.57%, Asian: 8.83%, Black or African American: 4.81%, Two or more races: 4.14%, Other race: 0.61%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%, Native American: 0%.

Sources

Anne Arundel County

Wikipedia

Niche

Nextstep Realty MD

World Population Review

Meadowood Regional Park

Fire Museum of Maryland

Seminary Park

MedStar Health Orthopaedic Medical Center

Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center

Maryland State Fairgrounds

Planet Fitness 

Massage Envy

Aluma Yoga

Baltimore County Farmers Market

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