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Greenbelt

Maryland · 24,921 residents · 6.25 sq mi
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Greenbelt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,744. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
24,921
+16%since 2000
from 21,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,987 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+10%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,744
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,473
+52%since 2000
from $25,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $801 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+57%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(7,986)
Black40.8%(8,746)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,383)
Asian12.1%(2,586)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.6%(17,503)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(5,176)
Black47.7%(11,897)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(4,280)
Asian9.3%(2,323)
Other4.7%(1,182)
Diversity Score85.9%(21,399)
Diversity Score
86
+5%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
28.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenbelt, Maryland?

Greenbelt, Maryland has about 24,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenbelt, Maryland?

The typical household in Greenbelt, Maryland earns about $71,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenbelt, Maryland expensive?

In Greenbelt, Maryland, the median home is worth about $225,900, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Greenbelt, Maryland?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greenbelt, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenbelt, Maryland?

About 15.2% of people in Greenbelt, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenbelt, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenbelt, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,825 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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