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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Carrollton

Maryland · 12,002 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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New Carrollton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,071. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $131,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,002
−5%vs 2000
vs 12,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,664 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 8,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,071
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,930 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,674
−18%vs 2000
vs $21,654 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$131,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$680
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $768 in 2000
US average: $450
56.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
3.1
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(2,452)
Black66.9%(8,416)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(827)
Asian4.8%(605)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(7,634)
1990
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(5,435)
Black46.2%(5,540)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(467)
Asian6.7%(809)
Other1.8%(218)
Diversity Score75.8%(9,102)
76
+25%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Carrollton, Maryland?

New Carrollton, Maryland has about 12,002 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Carrollton, Maryland?

The typical household in New Carrollton, Maryland earns about $42,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Carrollton, Maryland expensive?

In New Carrollton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in New Carrollton, Maryland?

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

What is the poverty rate in New Carrollton, Maryland?

About 4.2% of people in New Carrollton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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