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Lanham

Maryland · 11,433 residents · 3.528 sq mi
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Lanham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,556. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $436,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,433
−4%since 2023
from 11,956 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,241 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 3,389 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−4%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202411K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,556
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,488 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,958
+13%since 2023
from $31,957 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+1%since 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $413,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,050
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,132 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−3%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(785)
Black53.7%(6,421)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(3,700)
Asian4.3%(516)
Other4.5%(534)
Diversity Score76%(9,081)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(533)
Black52.6%(6,016)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(3,855)
Asian5.1%(580)
Other3.9%(449)
Diversity Score75.4%(8,620)
Diversity Score
75
−1%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
35.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lanham, Maryland?

Lanham, Maryland has about 11,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lanham, Maryland?

The typical household in Lanham, Maryland earns about $103,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lanham, Maryland expensive?

In Lanham, Maryland, the median home is worth about $436,900, and the typical rent is about $2,050 a month.

How educated are people in Lanham, Maryland?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lanham, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lanham, Maryland?

About 7.3% of people in Lanham, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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