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College Park

Maryland · 30,413 residents · 5.61 sq mi
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College Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,366. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,200. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $350,200, the poverty rate sits 89% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

30,413
+23%since 2000
from 24,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,421 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 4,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
21.3
−2%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
21K25K28K32K36K1990201020202024College Park
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,366
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,168 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,446
+15%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
26.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$350,200
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,313
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
34.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
54.3% rent
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
65.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.6
+99%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(17,691)
Black13.8%(4,188)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(3,621)
Asian12.7%(3,853)
Other3.8%(1,153)
Diversity Score76.7%(23,318)
77
+23%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
25.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
21.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
44.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
17.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Park, Maryland?

College Park, Maryland has about 30,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College Park, Maryland earns about $62,366 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 $350,200, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Maryland?

About 45.6% 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 26.2% 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 8,486 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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