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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hyattsville

Maryland · 14,733 residents · 2.704 sq mi
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Hyattsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,355. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $126,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,733
+6%since 1990
from 13,860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,449 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 5,126 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
+5%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K18K20K22K1990201020202024Hyattsville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,355
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,152
+27%since 1990
from $15,811 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $108,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $540 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
48.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−16%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(8,232)
Black31.9%(4,423)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,032)
Asian3.7%(510)
Diversity Score74.8%(10,362)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(5,095)
Black40.2%(5,918)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,673)
Asian4%(582)
Diversity Score83%(12,223)
Diversity Score
83
+11%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyattsville, Maryland?

Hyattsville, Maryland has about 14,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Hyattsville, Maryland earns about $45,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hyattsville, Maryland expensive?

In Hyattsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $126,400, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Hyattsville, Maryland?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hyattsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hyattsville, Maryland?

About 10.8% of people in Hyattsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hyattsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hyattsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 873 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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