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Bowleys Quarters, Maryland

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58: 42: 940: 327:. The community experienced an economic downturn with downsizing of the Martin facility and other area businesses, and Bowleys Quarters became a mix of middle-class homes juxtaposed with modern waterfront homes. Increased interest in waterfront property in the 1990s, combined with the devastation of Hurricane Isabel, has led to revitalization, with some new homes selling for more than $ 1 million. Once predominantly populated by low-income to middle-class families, the community is now highly desirable for waterfront living. 147: 109: 127: 534:
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there
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living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.
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of 2000, there were 6,314 people, 2,483 households, and 1,748 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,954.8 inhabitants per square mile (754.8/km). There were 2,721 housing units at an average density of 842.4 per square mile (325.3/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.65%
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The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 52,250, and the median income for a family was $ 61,024. Males had a median income of $ 41,881 versus $ 27,265 for females. The
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in the mid-18th century. Bowleys Quarters was used to house his slaves. The area later became a game preserve for waterfowl and a place where presidents and others, including
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Bowleys Quarters was named for Daniel Bowley, a merchant and sea captain who owned some 2,000 acres (8.1 km) around
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There were 2,483 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were
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were attracted during the industrial boom of the 1920s through the 1950s. Many worked at the nearby
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for the CDP was $ 23,295. About 5.5% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the
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In September 2003, Bowleys Quarters was substantially damaged by
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Census-designated places in Baltimore County, Maryland
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Bowleys Quarters in September 2003, with damage from
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Census-designated place
Bowleys Quarters in September 2003, with damage from Hurricane Isabel visible.
Hurricane Isabel
Location of Bowleys Quarters, Maryland
39°19′17″N 76°23′18″W / 39.32139°N 76.38833°W / 39.32139; -76.38833
State
Maryland
County
Baltimore
Time zone
UTC−5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC−4
FIPS code
GNIS
unincorporated community
census-designated place
Baltimore County
Maryland
2010 census
Baltimore
Babe Ruth
blue-collar workers
Glenn L. Martin
Lockheed Martin
Bethlehem Steel
Hurricane Isabel
The Baltimore Sun
39°19′17″N 76°23′18″W / 39.321440°N 76.388212°W / 39.321440; -76.388212

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