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Glenn Dale

Maryland · 14,698 residents · 7.154 sq mi
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Glenn Dale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,576. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 49% 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 $418,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,698
+17%since 2000
from 12,609 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,055 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K14K16K1990201020202024Glenn Dale
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,576
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,099
+54%since 2000
from $27,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,754
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(4,959)
Black47.7%(6,020)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(304)
Asian7.8%(981)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.6%(9,276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(2,441)
Black60.9%(8,950)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,860)
Asian5.8%(846)
Other6%(889)
Diversity Score74.3%(10,926)
Diversity Score
74
+1%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenn Dale, Maryland?

Glenn Dale, Maryland has about 14,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenn Dale, Maryland?

The typical household in Glenn Dale, Maryland earns about $113,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenn Dale, Maryland expensive?

In Glenn Dale, Maryland, the median home is worth about $418,200, and the typical rent is about $1,754 a month.

How educated are people in Glenn Dale, Maryland?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glenn Dale, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenn Dale, Maryland?

About 5.6% of people in Glenn Dale, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenn Dale, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenn Dale, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,009 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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