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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

College Park

Maryland · 24,657 residents · 5.61 sq mi
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College Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,168. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $141,900. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,657
+12%since 1990
from 21,927 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,395 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,909 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.7
−7%since 1990
from 23.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K25K28K32K36K1990201020202024College Park
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,168
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,026
+19%since 1990
from $13,420 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $124,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$806
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $646 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.8
−11%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(18,293)
Black8.6%(1,878)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(865)
Asian6.7%(1,477)
Diversity Score42.9%(9,408)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(16,399)
Black15.7%(3,881)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,366)
Asian10%(2,455)
Diversity Score62.2%(15,334)
62
+45%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Park, Maryland?

College Park, Maryland has about 24,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in College Park, Maryland earns about $50,168 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 $141,900, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Maryland?

About 40.7% 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 19.9% of people in College Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has College Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, College Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,730 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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