Owings Mills, Maryland
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Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,193 at the 2000 census. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus for the Baltimore Metro Subway and to Owings Mills Mall. It is also the location of the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.9 km² (9.6 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 20,193 people, 8,853 households, and 5,046 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 811.3/km² (2,100.5/mi²). There were 9,447 housing units at an average density of 379.6/km² (982.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.2% White, 24.9% African American, 0.24% Native American, 3.92% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.There were 8,853 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 43.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,424, and the median income for a family was $61,079. Males had a median income of $41,135 versus $33,359 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,107. About 4.6% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
Area Problems
In recent years, the Owings Mills area has faced numerous problems, mostly resulting from overdevelopment. The area, mostly around its center, has suffered from massive traffic jams, which have proven to be worse than daily traffic in nearby Baltimore city. Snarled traffic has frustrated area residents, workers, and visitors, who are routinely delayed by 10 minutes or more.The State of Maryland has taken steps to address these concerns. These include the widening of certain roadways, and the increase in public bus service in the area. While the latter has faced quite a lot of opposition, funds for either have delayed either project by a number of years.
Construction of new urban projects in Owings Mills continues, including housing units, shopping, and office space.
External links
University Project: Visions for a sustainable city: Owings Mill (mainly pictures)
- http://www3.iath.virginia.edu/stern/
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