Clinton, Maryland
| Clinton, Maryland | |
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| Census-designated place | |
The Surratt House in May 2006
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 Location of Clinton, Maryland |
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| Coordinates: 38°45′49″N 76°53′44″W / 38.76361°N 76.89556°WCoordinates: 38°45′49″N 76°53′44″W / 38.76361°N 76.89556°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |
 Maryland
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| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.1 sq mi (64.9 km2) |
| • Land | 25.0 sq mi (64.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 35,970 |
| • Density | 1,400/sq mi (550/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 20735 |
| Area code(s) | 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-17900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597253 |
Clinton is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Clinton was formerly known as Surrattsville until after the time of the American Civil War. The population of Clinton was 35,970 at the 2010 census. Clinton is historically known for its role in the American Civil War concerning the Abraham Lincoln assassination. Clinton is adjacent to Camp Springs, Rosaryville, Melwood, and Andrews Air Force Base.
Clinton is located at 38°45′49″N 76°53′44″W / 38.76361°N 76.89556°W (38.763711, -76.895458). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 25.1 square miles (64.9 km2), of which 25.0 square miles (64.7 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.31%, is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,064 people, 8,605 households, and 6,772 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,208.6 people per square mile (852.8/km²). There were 8,962 housing units at an average density of 759.4 per square mile (293.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 20.56% White, 73.69% Black, 0.47% Native American, 2.47% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
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