Brookeville
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland
Brookeville is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olney, 2.7 miles S.
- 166residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,272 / sq mipopulation density
- 20833ZIP code
About Brookeville
Brookeville is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, located 20 km (12 mi) north of Washington, D.C., and 2 km (1.2 mi) north of Olney. Brookeville was settled by Quakers late in the 18th century and was incorporated as a town in 1808. Historically a farming town, Brookeville is now at the northern edge of the densely developed Washington suburbs. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
Brookeville is notable as the "United States Capital for a Day": when British troops burned Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812, President James Madison sought refuge in the town on August 26, 1814. During the American Civil War, Brookeville, along with nearby Sandy Spring, was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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Living in Brookeville
- Median household income
- $165,625
- Median home value
- $828,100
- Median age
- 37.8
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Brookeville had 166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,272 per sq mi (491 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookeville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 166 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1825° N, 77.0597° W |
| ZIP code | 20833 |
| Official website | townofbrookevillemd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2410225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookeville
- Olney2.7 mi S
- Ashton-Sandy Spring4.0 mi SE
- Laytonsville4.4 mi NW
- Leisure World5.4 mi S
- Highland5.5 mi E
- Redland5.7 mi SW
- Spencerville5.9 mi SE
- Aspen Hill6.3 mi S
- Cloverly6.4 mi SE
- Layhill6.5 mi S
- Flower Hill6.7 mi W
- Washington Grove6.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Brookeville
What county is Brookeville in?
Brookeville is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Brookeville, MD?
166 people lived in Brookeville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookeville, MD?
The ZIP code of Brookeville is 20833.
What is the elevation of Brookeville?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookeville?
Olney (2.7 mi), Ashton-Sandy Spring (4.0 mi), Laytonsville (4.4 mi), Leisure World (5.4 mi), Highland (5.5 mi).
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