Here in Marlboro Village, you are standing in a place that started as part of something bigger. That bigger thing was Greater Upper Marlboro. Let’s explore how Marlboro Village came to be.
Marlboro Village is an unincorporated community in Prince George’s County. It is also a census-designated place or CDP. You might wonder what that means? Well, the Census Bureau uses CDPs to track population and demographics in areas without a separate local government.
Before 2010, Marlboro Village was actually part of Greater Upper Marlboro. The U.S. Census Bureau divided Greater Upper Marlboro into smaller CDPs that year. These included parts of Marlboro Meadows, Brock Hall, Queenland, and Croom, as well as Marlboro Village.
So, Marlboro Village became its own distinct entity for census purposes in 2010. According to the 2020 census, the population of Marlboro Village was 9,221.
Driving through Marlboro Village, you might notice its size. The U.S. Census Bureau says the village has a total area of 3.9 square miles. Most of that is land, but about 1.09% is water.
Marlboro Village has changed a bit over the years. The population in 2010 was 9,438. But the 2020 census counted 9,221 residents. That’s a slight decrease of 2.3%.
Looking around, you will see where children go to school. Prince George’s County Public Schools operates the public schools here. Depending on where they live in the village, children may attend different elementary and middle schools. Barack Obama Elementary and Perrywood Elementary serve sections of the CDP. James Madison and Kettering Middle Schools also serve sections of Marlboro Village. The zoned high school for Marlboro Village is Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School.
One notable feature within Marlboro Village is the Prince George’s County Correctional Center. This is where the county houses people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
Marlboro Village is a vibrant community with a story of its own. From being part of Greater Upper Marlboro to becoming a distinct CDP, it has grown and changed over time. As you leave Marlboro Village, remember its story as part of a larger whole.