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College Park

Maryland · 34,740 residents · 5.61 sq mi
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College Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,825. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,800. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,740
+41%since 2000
from 24,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,193 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 4,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K25K28K32K36K1990201020202024College Park
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,825
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,168 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,665
+54%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
69.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(16,602)
Black14.6%(5,071)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(5,329)
Asian17.1%(5,952)
Other4.1%(1,413)
Diversity Score86.1%(29,926)
Diversity Score
86
+39%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Park, Maryland?

College Park, Maryland has about 34,740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College Park, Maryland earns about $68,825 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 $345,800, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in College Park, Maryland?

About 49.9% 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 25.2% 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 12,813 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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