CITY · 2020 ACS
Lanham
Maryland · 11,282 residents · 3.528 sq mi
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The short version
Lanham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $329,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202411K
Section 02
Income & economy
$88,054
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,577 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
Information8.5%
Other services4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Retail trade3.7%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$329,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $306,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(1,152)
Black55.3%(6,153)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(3,128)
Asian4%(440)
Other2.2%(247)
Diversity Score75.2%(8,367)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(588)
Black53.2%(5,998)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(4,044)
Asian3.1%(352)
Other3.9%(436)
Diversity Score74.2%(8,370)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
82.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lanham, Maryland?
Lanham, Maryland has about 11,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lanham, Maryland?
The typical household in Lanham, Maryland earns about $88,054 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 $329,000, and the typical rent is about $1,695 a month.
How educated are people in Lanham, Maryland?
About 25.2% 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 7.0% of people in Lanham, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
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