CensusEasy
CITY

Adelphi

Maryland · 17,395 residents · 2.72 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#24Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82656.4%
The short version

Adelphi has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,137. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $425,200. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,395
+16%since 2000
from 14,998 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,395 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 5,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+7%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Adelphi
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,137
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,827 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,969
+72%since 2000
from $20,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+14%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,804
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
RELATED:See current rent listings in Adelphi on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(3,229)
Black38.8%(5,812)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(3,860)
Asian9.9%(1,481)
Other0%
Diversity Score88%(13,192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(1,685)
Black24.4%(4,244)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(9,523)
Asian10%(1,732)
Other1.2%(211)
Diversity Score77.7%(13,510)
Diversity Score
78
−12%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
56.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2016
from 39.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2016
from 36.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Adelphi

Palmetto Estates
Pop 16,129
Longwood
Pop 16,892
Gibsonton
Pop 18,754
Fruitville
Pop 15,172
Places similar to Adelphi
Head to head

Compare Adelphi to nearby cities

ADELPHI VS
Langley Park
Income$85,321+4%
Home value$357,200−16%
Population21,508+24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ADELPHI VS
College Park
Income$69,721−15%
Home value$437,900+3%
Population35,418+104%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ADELPHI VS
Chillum
Income$79,864−3%
Home value$393,600−7%
Population34,871+100%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ADELPHI VS
Takoma Park
Income$108,136+32%
Home value$749,200+76%
Population17,260−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Adelphi, Maryland?

Adelphi, Maryland has about 17,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adelphi, Maryland?

The typical household in Adelphi, Maryland earns about $82,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adelphi, Maryland expensive?

In Adelphi, Maryland, the median home is worth about $425,200, and the typical rent is about $1,804 a month.

How educated are people in Adelphi, Maryland?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Adelphi, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adelphi, Maryland?

About 16.2% of people in Adelphi, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adelphi, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Adelphi, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,871 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Adelphi with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →