Fallston, Maryland

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Fallston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 8,427 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable Attractions
4 Notable Residents
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Fallston is located at 39°31′55″N, 76°26′17″W (39.532006, -76.438021)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 36.3 km² (14.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 8,427 people, 2,875 households, and 2,550 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 232.1/km² (600.9/mi²). There were 2,906 housing units at an average density of 80.0/km² (207.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.33% White, 0.76% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 2,875 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $84,296, and the median income for a family was $87,686. Males had a median income of $62,112 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,093. About 2.2% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable Attractions

The chief attribute of Fallston has formerly been its accesibilty to Baltimore City. Its designation as a "bedroom community" may be in question, given the growing congestion found on I-95. The center of the community is generally considered to be Fallston High School or the Parks and Recreational fields.

The presitigous Ladew Topiary Gardens are located nearby.

[edit] Notable Residents

Mickey Cucchiella, Comedian & Radio Personality
Jim Hunter, Orioles broadcaster.
Scott Garceau, Sports broadcaster.
Fred Manfra, Orioles broadcaster.
Melvin Mora, Professional Baseball Player, currently with the Baltimore Orioles.
Steve Rouse, Radio and Television Personality
Kimmie Meissner, Olympic Figure Skater, 2006 World Figure Skating Champion, 2007 Four Continents Champion, 2007 US Figure Skating Champion (Actually a student at Fallston High School, but a resident of nearby Bel Air)
Bill Ripken, former Orioles player