Fort Meade

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Fort Meade is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 9,324 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Severn, 3.3 miles NE.

About Fort Meade

Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,324 at the 2020 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the U.S. Army post Fort George G. Meade.

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Median household income
$103,261
Median rent
$2,435/mo
Median age
25.1
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Fort Meade, MD population

Fort Meade had 9,324 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,324
Density1,154 per sq mi (445 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Meade at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAnne Arundel County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,324 (2020)
Land area8.08 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates39.1057° N, 76.7433° W
ZIP code20755
Census code (GEOID)2429400

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Meade

What county is Fort Meade in?

Fort Meade is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What is the population of Fort Meade, MD?

9,324 people lived in Fort Meade at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Meade, MD?

The ZIP code of Fort Meade is 20755.

What is the elevation of Fort Meade?

180 feet (55 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Meade?

Severn (3.3 mi), Maryland City (3.3 mi), Jessup (3.5 mi), Odenton (3.8 mi), Gambrills (5.0 mi).

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