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54-686: Solomons , also known as Solomons Island , is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calvert County, Maryland , United States. The population was 2,368 at the 2010 census , up from 1,536 in 2000. Solomons is a popular weekend destination spot in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area . Solomons is located at the southern tip of Calvert County at 38°20′11″N 76°27′51″W  /  38.33639°N 76.46417°W  / 38.33639; -76.46417 (38.336431, −76.464102). It includes Solomons Island and mainland on

108-421: A CDP have no legal status and may not always correspond with the local understanding of the area or community with the same name. However, criteria established for the 2010 census require that a CDP name "be one that is recognized and used in daily communication by the residents of the community" (not "a name developed solely for planning or other purposes") and recommend that a CDP's boundaries be mapped based on

162-490: A bluff overlooking the nearby St. Mary's River was chosen for numerous reasons, and became the site of the first permanent settlement. It would soon be named, " St. Mary's City ". St. Mary's City, Maryland is the site of the first Maryland Capitol and remained so for more than 50 years, until 1695, when the state capital was moved to Annapolis. Today Historic St. Mary's City is a major attraction in Maryland with four museums,

216-571: A boardwalk, a sculpture garden, the Calvert Marine Museum where visitors can climb atop a former lighthouse, board harbor cruises, and hear occasional outdoor concerts by famous performers. Solomons also has three major hotels, a U.S. Navy family recreation center, and a church retirement home. St. Peter's Chapel is an historic 1889 Carpenter Gothic -style church that is still in use. The Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons

270-666: A busy marine center ever since. Kronprinzessin Cecilie , a 1906-built German ocean liner which during World War I was commandeered (and renamed Mount Vernon (ID-4508) by the US, was laid up at Solomons in 1920. During World War II, the island was chosen by the Allied command as the site for Naval Amphibious Training Base Solomons . The lessons learned at Solomons proved invaluable on D-Day , at Tarawa , at Guadalcanal , and in numerous other military operations. Three naval bases were established at

324-614: A cannery there shortly after the Civil War . Solomon's home still stands on the front of the island. The area has been inhabited since colonial times. In the 19th century, shipyards developed to support the island's fishing fleet. The Marsh Shipyard built schooners and sloops but became famous for its bugeyes , the forerunner of the skipjack . In the War of 1812 , Commodore Joshua Barney 's flotilla sailed from here to attack British vessels on Chesapeake Bay . The deep, protected harbor has been

378-452: A family was $ 89,385. Males had a median income of $ 61,971 versus $ 46,487 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 34,000. About 4.7% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. As of 2010, there were 105,000 people in St. Mary's County, up from 84,000 in the year 2000. families residing in

432-486: A household in the CDP was $ 48,532, and the median income for a family was $ 74,318. Males had a median income of $ 64,833 versus $ 34,313 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 33,049. About 2.1% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Census-designated place CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as

486-404: A household in the county was $ 54,706, and the median income for a family was $ 61,397. Males had a median income of $ 27,496 versus $ 23,035 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 22,662. 7.20% of the population and 5.20% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.40% are under the age of 18 and 19.10% are 65 or older. St. Mary's County

540-455: A population of at least 10,000. For the 1970 Census , the population threshold for "unincorporated places" in urbanized areas was reduced to 5,000. For the 1980 Census , the designation was changed to "census designated places" and the designation was made available for places inside urbanized areas in New England. For the 1990 Census , the population threshold for CDPs in urbanized areas

594-638: A reconstructed colonial village, and the reconstructed Maryland Dove settlers ship. It also has become one of the top archeological research sites in North America. St. Mary's County was the first county established in Maryland, in 1637, probably by an order of the governor. In 1649, Lord Baltimore, with the Maryland General Assembly, passed the Maryland Toleration Act , which provided religious freedom for any (Christian) sect and which

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648-404: A separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 105,151 people, 37,604 households, and 27,084 families residing in the county. The population density was 294.4 inhabitants per square mile (113.7/km ). There were 41,282 housing units at an average density of 115.6 per square mile (44.6/km ). The racial makeup of the county

702-559: Is a Smithsonian -affiliated forested sculpture park where creations of Kenneth Snelson , George Rickey , Arnaldo Pomodoro and other major sculptors are on exhibit. Most sculptures are on loan from the National Gallery of Art or the Hirshhorn Museum . The site is both a family-friendly place with educational activities for children and a host of world-class professional artwork, including pieces by Picasso , Matisse , and Miró ;

756-533: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland . As of the 2020 census , the population was 113,777. Its county seat is Leonardtown . The name is in honor of Mary , the mother of Jesus . St. Mary's County comprises the California - Lexington Park , Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area , which also is included in the Washington - Baltimore - Arlington , DC-MD- VA - WV - PA Combined Statistical Area . It

810-824: Is also an Old Order Mennonite community in the county that stretches as far south as Loveville . In recent years, increasing development has threatened the Amish community. The county has three naval bases: Numerous state highways serve St. Mary's County, including: Limited local buses are provided through St. Mary's Transit and commuter bus service to Washington, D.C. is provided by MTA . Southern Maryland Express shuttle services daily schedules to Baltimore (BWI), Dulles (IAD), and Ronald Reagan (DCA). The nearest commercial airports are Reagan National Airport in Arlington County, Virginia and Baltimore Washington International Airport in suburban Baltimore. St. Mary's County also

864-531: Is home to an Amish community in the Mechanicsville area in the northern part of the county that consists of eight church districts and about 1,000 people. The Amish first came to the area in 1940 after some members left the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania over a conflict with schooling. The Amish in St. Mary's County maintain dairy and produce farms along with small Amish businesses. There

918-907: Is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km), or 14.76%, is water, consisting mainly of Back Creek, a tidal inlet that extends north from the Patuxent River. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Solomons has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Monthly average temperatures on Solomons Island range from 36.7 °F in January to 78.7 °F in July. [6] Originally called Bourne's Island (1680), then Somervell's Island (1740), Solomons takes its name from 19th century Baltimore businessman Isaac Solomon, who established

972-767: Is land and 407 square miles (1,050 km ) (%) is water. It is the second-largest county in Maryland by total area. Located on the St. Mary's Peninsula , St. Mary's County is largely bordered by water: the Patuxent River (northeast), the Chesapeake Bay (east), the Potomac River (southwest), and the Wicomico River (west). Its coastline has many coves, tidal creeks, bays, and inlets. Many coastal areas are made up of mixed clay-and-sand cliffs and bluffs, which protect many parts of

1026-827: Is part of the Southern Maryland region. The county was the home to the first Maryland Colony, and the first capital of the Colony of Maryland . Settled by English Catholics, it is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in North America, at a time when the British colonies were settled primarily by Protestants. The county is home to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station and St. Mary's College of Maryland . Traditionally, St. Mary's County has been known for its unique and historic culture of Chesapeake Bay tidewater farming, fishing, and crabbing communities. But with

1080-601: Is served by a general aviation airport, Captain Walter Duke Regional Airport near California, Maryland The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter wrote a song about St. Mary's County, entitled, "Down in Mary's Land", in 1989 She is known for having great affection for St. Mary's County. An expansion pack for

1134-643: The 1890 Census , in which the Census mixed unincorporated places with incorporated places in its products with "town" or "village" as its label. This made it confusing to determine which of the "towns" were or were not incorporated. The 1900 through 1930 Censuses did not report data for unincorporated places. For the 1940 Census , the Census Bureau compiled a separate report of unofficial, unincorporated communities of 500 or more people. The Census Bureau officially defined this category as "unincorporated places" in

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1188-455: The 1950 Census and used that term through the 1970 Census. For the 1950 Census, these types of places were identified only outside " urbanized areas ". In 1960 , the Census Bureau also identified unincorporated places inside urbanized areas (except in New England , whose political geography is based on the New England town , and is distinctly different from other areas of the U.S.), but with

1242-519: The Mexico–United States border , and unincorporated resort and retirement communities and their environs. The boundaries of any CDP may change from decade to decade, and the Census Bureau may de-establish a CDP after a period of study, then re-establish it some decades later. Most unincorporated areas within the United States are not and have not been included in any CDP. The boundaries of

1296-586: The 1600s to the 1800s. There are notable buildings of the early twentieth century, as well. The United States Colored Troops Memorial Statue is a memorial to the more than 700 African-American soldiers and sailors from St. Mary's County who served among the Union forces during the American Civil War. The memorial site includes an educational display and special celebrations are held there each year. In presidential elections, St. Mary's County leans strongly toward

1350-452: The Census Bureau considers some towns in New England states, New Jersey and New York as well as townships in some other states as MCDs, even though they are incorporated municipalities in those states. In such states, CDPs may be defined within such towns or spanning the boundaries of multiple towns. There are a number of reasons for the CDP designation: St. Mary%27s County, Maryland St. Mary's County , established in 1637,

1404-821: The Chesapeake Bay, to a greater predominance of freshwater and lower-salt-concentrations in its interior tidal waterways and also further up its bordering rivers. According to the Köppen climate classification , the county has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa .) According to the Trewartha climate classification , the climate is Cf or oceanic ( Do ) depending on whether eight or seven months average above 50 °F (10 °C),) respectively. Average monthly temperatures in Leonardtown range from 36.3 °F in January to 78.1 °F in July. St. Mary's County borders Virginia , across

1458-737: The Pacific Ocean. Solomons was the site of the following U.S. Navy activities during the war: Solomons was a rather isolated boat-building town housing the University of Maryland Chesapeake Biological Laboratory , until 1977 when the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge was built. The bridge leads from just off Solomons Island proper to St. Mary's County and the Patuxent Naval Air Station . The town now welcomes tourists with numerous marinas, seafood restaurants, gift shops,

1512-616: The Potomac River. St. Mary's County waters also are bordered by Virginia's territorial waters in Potomac tributary mouths on the Virginia side, tidal interface zones, and the Chesapeake Bay. Sometimes, water rights in all of these areas are still disputed. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to

1566-492: The Republican Party. No Democrat has won the county since Jimmy Carter did so in 1976. In 2020, Donald Trump received the lowest percentage for a Republican candidate since Bob Dole in 1996. St. Mary's County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland. The county commissioners exercise such executive powers as exist in the government of the county. St. Mary's County has

1620-448: The advent of the military bases, growth of an extensive defense contractor presence, and the growth of St. Mary's College of Maryland, as well as increasing numbers of long-distance Washington, D.C. commuters, it has been undergoing a decades-long transformation which has seen the county's population double since 1970. The county is part of the Southern Maryland region of the state. The settlement of Lord Baltimore 's Maryland began with

1674-407: The age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.0% were non-families, and 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 36.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 80,053 and the median income for

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1728-567: The arrival of passengers from England at St. Clement's Island in the Potomac River in what is now southwestern St. Mary's County on March 25, 1634, and the annual anniversary of this landing is celebrated as Maryland Day . The passengers arrived in two vessels, the Ark and the Dove that had set sail from the Isle of Wight on November 22, 1633. The county is the site of the first Catholic Mass celebrated in one of

1782-484: The boundaries for CDPs. The PSAP was to be offered to county and municipal planning agencies during 2008. The boundaries of such places may be defined in cooperation with local or tribal officials, but are not fixed, and do not affect the status of local government or incorporation; the territories thus defined are strictly statistical entities. CDP boundaries may change from one census to the next to reflect changes in settlement patterns. Further, as statistical entities,

1836-419: The boundaries of the CDP may not correspond with local understanding of the area with the same name. Recognized communities may be divided into two or more CDPs while on the other hand, two or more communities may be combined into one CDP. A CDP may also cover the unincorporated part of a named community, where the rest lies within an incorporated place. By defining an area as a CDP, that locality then appears in

1890-483: The census of 2000, there were 1,536 people, 689 households, and 378 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 856.1 inhabitants per square mile (330.5/km). There were 881 housing units at an average density of 491.0 per square mile (189.6/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.69% White , 6.64% African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.52% Asian , 0.33% from other races , and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of

1944-518: The counterparts of incorporated places , such as self-governing cities , towns , and villages , for the purposes of gathering and correlating statistical data. CDPs are populated areas that generally include one officially designated but currently unincorporated community, for which the CDP is named, plus surrounding inhabited countryside of varying dimensions and, occasionally, other, smaller unincorporated communities as well. CDPs include small rural communities, edge cities , colonias located along

1998-767: The county from storm surges, however, there are low-lying coastal areas with coarse sand or gravel beaches or tidal marshlands, as well. The county has a tiny exclave on the other side of the Potomac river due to the Maryland-Virginia border cutting through a beach near the little wicomico river. The interior of much of the county is hilly to varying degrees, with forests and agricultural fields. There also are coastal plain areas, much of which are under agriculture or under new development. Residential development has been increasing steadily for decades. The county's very extensive waters are mostly brackish , ranging from significant degrees of saltwater in tidal areas that are on or near

2052-441: The county. The population density was 238 people per square mile (92 people/km ). There were 34,081 housing units at an average density of 36 persons/km (94 persons/sq mi) . The racial makeup of the county was 81.57% White , 13.92% African American , 0.34% Native American , 1.80% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of

2106-788: The geographic extent associated with inhabitants' regular use of the named place. There is no provision, however, that this name recognition be unanimous for all residents, or that all residents use the community for which the CDP is named for services provided therein. There is no mandatory correlation between CDP names or boundaries and those established for other human purposes, such as post office names or zones, political precincts, or school districts. The Census Bureau states that census-designated places are not considered incorporated places and that it includes only census-designated places in its city population list for Hawaii because that state has no incorporated cities. In addition, census city lists from 2007 included Arlington County, Virginia 's CDP in

2160-543: The list with the incorporated places, but since 2010, only the Urban Honolulu CDP, Hawaii, representing the historic core of Honolulu, Hawaii , is shown in the city and town estimates. The Census Bureau reported data for some unincorporated places as early as the first census in 1790 (for example, Louisville, Kentucky , which was not legally incorporated in Kentucky until 1828), though usage continued to develop through

2214-474: The mouth of the Patuxent River. These three facilities made a major contribution to the war effort and brought new jobs to local residents. Between 1942 and 1945, the population of Solomons increased from 263 to more than 2,600. Over 60,000 troops trained at Solomons during the war. Coincidentally, many of the servicemen who trained at the Solomons base in Maryland were sent to fight in the Solomon Islands in

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2268-679: The north side of the mouth of Patuxent River , where it meets the Chesapeake Bay . It is just across from the U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River (on the south side of the mouth of the Patuxent River). The city also included the west and south part of the Dowell Peninsula . According to the United States Census Bureau , the Solomons CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km), of which 2.0 square miles (5.2 km)

2322-445: The oldest documented sheriff's office in Maryland and one of the oldest in the United States. In 1637, James Baldridge was appointed sheriff. Since 1776, sheriffs in St. Mary's County have been determined by election. Steven A. Hall is the current sheriff. He was sworn in on December 5, 2022. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 764 square miles (1,980 km ), of which 357 square miles (920 km )

2376-405: The original thirteen colonies (after they had become English colonies). Earlier dates of masses being said were during 1526–1527 at San Miguel de Gualdape . Due to the small size of the island and its lack of resources, there was no intention to make a permanent settlement on the island. Instead St. Clement's was used as a base for the settlers while scouting for a more suitable site. This was how

2430-490: The population. In 2000, 6.7% of Solomons residents identified as being of Welsh heritage. This was the highest percentage of Welsh Americans of any place in Maryland. There were 689 households, out of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who

2484-443: The population. 14.8% were of American , 13.9% German , 13.3% English and 12.1% Irish ancestry. There were 30,642 households, out of which 25.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.10% were married couples living together, 15.10% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 34.90% were non-families. 29.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.90% had someone living alone who

2538-457: The same category of census data as incorporated places. This distinguishes CDPs from other census classifications, such as minor civil divisions (MCDs), which are in a separate category. The population and demographics of the CDP are included in the data of county subdivisions containing the CDP. Generally, a CDP shall not be defined within the boundaries of what the Census Bureau regards to be an incorporated city, village or borough. However,

2592-467: The three were highlights of the 2008 opening exhibit of the new gallery space, the Arts Building. In a traffic circle outside the Arts Building stands a landmark bronze fountain-sculpture made for Annmarie Garden which depicts a Chesapeake Bay waterman standing in a boat while holding oyster-harvesting tongs . During the warm season, water pumped through concealed ductwork emerges and cascades out of

2646-448: The tongs' jaws and also over a shellfish-sorting riprap on the Tonger' s boat. The fallen water pools around the boat in a map-shaped decorative basin where sometimes visiting children splash their feet. Since 1993, Annmarie Garden has hosted an outdoor national juried arts festival at which typically around 100 traveling artists encamp in display tents for a weekend to sell their wares. As of

2700-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.56. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 13.1% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 41.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males. The median income for

2754-463: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.90% under the age of 18, 15.70% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.10 males. The median income for

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2808-421: Was 78.6% white, 14.3% black or African American, 2.5% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.0% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 17.4% were Irish , 17.3% were German , 16.0% were English , 8.8% were American , and 5.2% were Italian . Of the 37,604 households, 38.5% had children under

2862-477: Was reduced to 2,500. From 1950 through 1990, the Census Bureau specified other population requirements for unincorporated places or CDPs in Alaska , Puerto Rico , island areas, and Native American reservations . Minimum population criteria for CDPs were dropped with the 2000 Census . The Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) allows designated participants to review and suggest modifications to

2916-697: Was the first law of its kind in the New World. There is a statue in St. Mary's City commemorating this event, along with extensive museums, a reconstructed Colonial town, living history actors, and a replica of the Maryland Dove . St. Mary's County has some of the oldest extant buildings in English North America. Many of these properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . These buildings range through many historical periods, from

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