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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Carrollton

Maryland · 12,589 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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New Carrollton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,930. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $138,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,589
+5%since 1990
from 12,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,039 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 7,664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+7%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,930
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,654
+23%since 1990
from $17,674 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $680 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(5,435)
Black46.2%(5,540)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(467)
Asian6.7%(809)
Diversity Score75.8%(9,102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(2,452)
Black66.9%(8,416)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(827)
Asian4.8%(605)
Diversity Score60.6%(7,634)
Diversity Score
61
−20%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 28.1 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 New Carrollton, Maryland?

New Carrollton, Maryland has about 12,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Carrollton, Maryland earns about $51,930 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 $138,800, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in New Carrollton, Maryland?

About 25.1% 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 7.1% of people in New Carrollton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Carrollton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, New Carrollton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 587 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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