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Point of Rocks, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 1,466.
Males: 795  (54.3%)
Females: 671  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21777.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $119,122
Point of Rocks:

$119,122
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,033

Point of Rocks CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $453,400
Point of Rocks:

$453,400
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $409,844; detached houses: $406,606; townhouses or other attached units: $336,687
March 2022 cost of living index in Point of Rocks: 132.0 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.4%

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  • Races in Point of Rocks, MD (2022)
    • 1,62365.6%White alone
    • 40416.3%Hispanic
    • 2208.9%Black alone
    • 1636.6%Asian alone
    • 361.5%Two or more races

Races in Point of Rocks detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Point of Rocks, Maryland as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Point of Rocks is 1,634 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Nigerian (15.1%), German (11.5%), American (10.2%), European (8.6%), English (8.0%), Irish (7.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 240 feet

155 residents are foreign born (3.8% Asia, 1.4% Africa).

This place:

6.3%
Maryland:

15.7%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (12.2 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (37.8 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (137.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

District 1, Buckeystown, MD (2.0 miles ),
Adamstown, MD (2.1 miles ),
Brunswick, MD (2.3 miles ),
Lovettsville, VA (2.3 miles ),
Fairview, MD (2.4 miles),
Rosemont, MD (2.4 miles ),
Jefferson, MD (2.4 miles ),
Buckeystown, MD (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.28 N, Longitude: 77.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 301

Distribution of median household income in Point of Rocks, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Point of Rocks, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.3. This is about average.

City:

61.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.49
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Point of Rocks-area historical tornado activity is near Maryland state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.5 miles away from the Point of Rocks place center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Point of Rocks-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 96.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from Point of Rocks center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from Point of Rocks center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 108.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from Point of Rocks center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Frederick County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Point of Rocks:

  • BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ADAMSTOWN, MD)
  • PIEDMONT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LEESBURG, VA)
  • VINDOBONA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD)
  • HERITAGE HALL NRSG AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LEESBURG, VA)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - FREDERICK (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)
  • LOUDOUN MEM HOSP (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LEESBURG, VA)
  • HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FREDERICK, MD)

Amtrak stations near Point of Rocks:

  • 11 miles: HARPERS FERRY (POTOMAC ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: FREDERICK (GREYHOUND STA., 27 E. ALL SAINTS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Point of Rocks:

  • Frederick Community College (about 14 miles; Frederick, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,798)
  • American Public University System (about 18 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Shepherd University (about 18 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Montgomery College (about 24 miles; Rockville, MD; FT enrollment: 17,999)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 26 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)
  • Mount St Mary's University (about 30 miles; Emmitsburg, MD; FT enrollment: 2,313)
  • Stratford University (about 31 miles; Fairfax, VA; FT enrollment: 2,570)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Point of Rocks: Indian Town Landing (A), Camp Kanawha (B), Point of Rocks Industrial Park (C), Point of Rocks Railroad Station (D), Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station 28 Carroll Manor - Point of Rocks Station (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Point of Rocks: Point of Rocks Assembly of God Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Washington Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Point of Rocks: Point of Rocks Community Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Frederick County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.0 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Point of Rocks:

Marital status in Point of Rocks, MD
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Point of Rocks:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Point of Rocks, MD (based on Frederick County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic36,92312
Mainline Protestant34,107110
Evangelical Protestant21,401113
Other3,90119
Black Protestant9315
Orthodox5452
None135,577-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 37
Frederick County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Here:

0.94 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Here:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 126
This county:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Frederick County:

7.8%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Frederick County:

26.4%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Frederick County:

17.5%
State:

15.5%

8.94% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($83,001 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.94%
Maryland average:

7.42%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($513 average AGI)
Frederick County:

0.06%
Maryland average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Montgomery County, MD  2.85% ($85,503 average AGI)
from Howard County, MD  0.48% ($98,725)
from Washington County, MD  0.48% ($63,554)


7.01% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($77,350 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.01%
Maryland average:

7.91%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($420 average AGI)
Frederick County:

0.03%
Maryland average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Washington County, MD  0.92% ($56,985 average AGI)
to Montgomery County, MD  0.86% ($69,433)
to Carroll County, MD  0.36% ($70,990)

Strongest AM radio stations in Point of Rocks:

  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WXTR (820 AM; 4 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WFMD (930 AM; 5 kW; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Point of Rocks:

  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WWVZ (103.9 FM; BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAFY (103.1 FM; MIDDLETOWN, MD; Owner: FREDERICK BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WARX (106.9 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: MANNING BROADCASTING INC.)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WAYZ-FM (104.7 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: HJV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WETH (89.1 FM; HAGERSTOWN, MD; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W219BE (91.7 FM; WAYNESBORO, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, NDBA)
  • WCRH (90.5 FM; WILLIAMSPORT, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Point of Rocks:

  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)

Point of Rocks fatal accident list:

Nov 25, 1979 05:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
May 18, 1978 04:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Dec 29, 1977 11:30 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 58.6mTotal length
  • $39,726,000Total costs
  • 33,999Total average daily traffic
  • 2,687Total average daily truck traffic
  • 44,575Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 4 Mi N (Lat: 39.330667 Lon: -77.524444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73 m, Call Sign: WPAF345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.712 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/1997, Expiration Date: 08/07/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2001, Certifier: Charles Sadler, Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, North Building, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:

  • 4 Mi N (Lat: 39.330667 Lon: -77.524444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73 m, Call Sign: WPAR447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.662 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/1997, Expiration Date: 09/28/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2001, Certifier: Charles Sadler, Registrant: Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., 1120 20th Street, Nw, North Building, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 39.275111 Lon: -77.530278, Call Sign: WPFD272,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.412 MHz, 467.412 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.262 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2014, Expiration Date: 06/22/2024, Registrant: Canam Steel Corporation, Point Of Rocks, MD 21777, Phone: (301) 874-6296


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Point of Rocks)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 16 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2015. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Point of Rocks, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.8%), and Outside Fires (28.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Point of Rocks, MD
    • 6050.8%Structure Fires
    • 3328.0%Outside Fires
    • 1512.7%Other
    • 108.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Point of Rocks, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Point of Rocks, MD
  • 50.9%Utility gas
  • 37.3%Electricity
  • 6.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 1.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Point of Rocks, MD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Point of Rocks compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Point of Rocks on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern Europe (population 500+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Nigeria (population 500+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Central America (population 500+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bolivia (population 500+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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