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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

College Park

Maryland · 21,927 residents · 5.61 sq mi
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College Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $124,700. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,927
−11%vs 2000
vs 24,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,909 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.4
+8%vs 2000
vs 21.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K25K28K32K36K1990201020202024College Park
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,168 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,420
−16%vs 2000
vs $16,026 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$124,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $141,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$646
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $806 in 2000
US average: $450
61.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
3.2
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(16,399)
Black15.7%(3,881)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,366)
Asian10%(2,455)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(15,334)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(18,293)
Black8.6%(1,878)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(865)
Asian6.7%(1,477)
Other1.3%(279)
Diversity Score42.9%(9,408)
43
−31%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in College Park, Maryland?

College Park, Maryland has about 21,927 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in College Park, Maryland?

The typical household in College Park, Maryland earns about $39,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College Park, Maryland expensive?

In College Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $124,700, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Maryland?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in College Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College Park, Maryland?

About 17.1% of people in College Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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