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Mayor: Sheila Dixon (to Dec. 2012)
2000 census population (rank): 651,154
(17); % change: –11.5; Male: 303,687 (46.6%);
Female: 347,467 (53.4%); White: 205,982 (31.6%);
Black: 418,951 (64.3%); American Indian and Alaska
Native: 2,097 (0.3%); Asian: 9,985 (1.5%); Other
race: 4,363 (0.7%); Two or more races: 9,554 (1.5%);
Hispanic/Latino: 11,061 (1.7%). 2000 percent population 18
and over: 75.2%; 65 and over: 13.2%; Median age:
35.0.
2005 population estimate (rank): 635,815
(18)
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additional census data
Land area: 77 sq mi. (199 sq km);
Alt.: Highest, 490 ft.; lowest, sea
level
Avg. daily temp.: Jan., 31.8° F; July,
77.0° F
Churches: Roman Catholic, 72; Jewish, 50;
Protestant and others, 344;
City-owned parks: 347 park areas and tracts
(6,314 ac.);
Radio stations: AM, 10; FM, 11;
Television stations: 7
Civilian Labor Force (PMSA) April 2006:
1,389,3001;
Unemployed: 51,0001,
Percent: 3.71;
Per capita personal income (MSA)
2004: $38,8131
Chamber of Commerce: Baltimore City
Chamber of Commerce, 312 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Baltimore, MD 21201
1. Baltimore–Towson, Md.
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Baltimore, the largest city in Maryland, is situated in
the northern part of the state on the Patapsco River estuary, an
arm of Chesapeake Bay. The city is
independent and does not fall within any county.
The site was settled in the early 17th century and founded as a town in
1729. The town was named after Lord Baltimore, the founder
of Maryland, and was incorporated as a city in 1797. It has an excellent
harbor and has been a principal port since the 18th century. Baltimore was
a pioneer shipbuilding center, and the Baltimore clipper was used
extensively in world trade.
The city has been greatly affected by the nation's wars. During the
War of 1812, the British
bombarded nearby Fort McHenry, inspiring
Francis Scott Key to write
the
Star-Spangled Banner.
And although Maryland never seceded from the Union,
Baltimore was occupied by Union troops throughout the Civil War. The city was
also an important shipbuilding and supply center during the World
Wars.
Baltimore's economy is very diverse, with strong financial, legal, and
nonprofit service industries. The city also leads in scientific research
and development through two highly acclaimed medical institutions, Johns Hopkins Hospital and
University of Maryland Hospital. There is also a significant tourist
sector. Major attractions include the the National Aquarium, Harborplace,
the Maryland Science Center, the Babe Ruth Museum, Fort McHenry National
Monument, and Pimlico Race Course, site of the Preakness.
See also Encyclopedia: Baltimore.
Selected famous
natives and residents:
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