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Hyattsville

Maryland · 21,187 residents · 2.704 sq mi
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Hyattsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,618. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $355,000. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,187
+44%since 2000
from 14,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,835 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 5,449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
−2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K18K20K22K1990201020202024Hyattsville
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,618
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,243
+90%since 2000
from $20,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,440
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+58%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(5,095)
Black40.2%(5,918)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,673)
Asian4%(582)
Other0%
Diversity Score83%(12,223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(4,657)
Black30.9%(6,546)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(8,186)
Asian3.6%(769)
Other4.2%(897)
Diversity Score87.5%(18,541)
Diversity Score
88
+5%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
31.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyattsville, Maryland?

Hyattsville, Maryland has about 21,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Hyattsville, Maryland earns about $80,618 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 $355,000, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.

How educated are people in Hyattsville, Maryland?

About 38.7% 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 10.3% 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 7,327 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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