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Westphalia, MD

Westphalia is a census-designated place in southern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 11,770 at the 2020 census. 

The U.S. Census Bureau first defined the Westphalia census-designated place for the 2010 U.S. Census. In the 2020 U.S. Census, portions of Westphalia were given to the new Brown Station CDP.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Westphalia has a total area of 13.3 square miles (34.4 km²), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km²), or 0.20%, is water. The CDP is bordered to the west by the Capital Beltway (I-495/95) and to the south by Maryland Route 4. The CDP of Largo borders Westphalia to the north, Brock Hall to the northeast, Marlboro Village to the east, Queensland, Rosaryville, and Melwood to the south, Andrews Air Force Base to the southwest, and Forestville to the west.

On February 6, 2007, the Prince George's County Council approved the Westphalia Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. This document established a planning concept for the Westphalia area and rezoned specified properties.

This concept envisions a "high-density, transit- and pedestrian-oriented urban town center" surrounded by three village centers and multiple residential modules. Buildout is proposed to include 14,000 - 15,300 new residential units, 4.5 million square feet of commercial space, and 750,000 square feet of retail space. A 150-acre Central Park is proposed immediately north of the Town Center, approximately at the center of the Westphalia area.

Westphalia places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Westphalia Community Center provides a range of recreational activities and fitness programs for all ages. At Watkins Regional Park, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and picnicking. Xtreme Acro provides dynamic fitness classes in acrobatics and cheerleading for all ages. Fit4Mom offers fitness programs designed for moms at various stages of motherhood, including stroller workouts. PureBarre offers low-impact, high-intensity workouts that are great for toning and strengthening.

Top sites in Westphalia MD: Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Darnall's Chance House Museum, Old Maryland Farm.

Elevation: 180 ft (50 m). ZIP Code: 20774. Area code(s): 301. Area: 9.91 sq mi (25.68 km²). Population: 11,770 (2020).

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Is Westphalia, MD a good place to live?

Westphalia is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 11,260. Westphalia is in Prince George's County. Living in Westphalia offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Westphalia, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Westphalia and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Westphalia, MD?

Westphalia is a city located in Prince George's County Maryland. Westphalia has a 2024 population of 12,624. Westphalia is currently growing at a rate of 5.71% annually and its population has increased by 36.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,269 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westphalia was: Black or African American: 77.82%, White: 12.68%, Other race: 4.24%, Two or more races: 3.53%, Asian: 1.04%, Native American: 0.68%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

What county is Westphalia, MD?

Westphalia is a census-designated place in southern Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population of the CDP was 11,770 at the 2020 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau Westphalia has a total area of 13.3 square miles (34.4 km²), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km²), or 0.20%, is water. 

Sources

Prince George’s County

Wikipedia

Niche

World Population Review

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Westphalia Community Center

Watkins Regional Park

Xtreme Acro

Fit4Mom

Westphalia Community Center

PureBarre

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary

Darnall's Chance House Museum

Old Maryland Farm

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