CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

New Carrollton

Maryland · 12,135 residents · 1.566 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
The short version

New Carrollton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,969. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,500. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,135
−4%since 2000
from 12,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,749 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 8,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024New Carrollton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,969
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,930 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,856
+10%since 2000
from $21,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+95%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Carrollton on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(1,139)
Black58.1%(7,054)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(3,207)
Asian4.2%(506)
Other1.3%(153)
Diversity Score72%(8,741)
Diversity Score
72
+19%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
33.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to New Carrollton

Gonzalez
Pop 14,458
Pasadena Hills
Pop 13,505
Fruitville
Pop 15,172
Miami Springs
Pop 13,611
Places similar to New Carrollton
Head to head

Compare New Carrollton to nearby cities

NEW CARROLLTON VS
Seabrook
Income$98,157+61%
Home value$412,100+29%
Population18,317+34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW CARROLLTON VS
East Riverdale
Income$81,831+34%
Home value$361,400+13%
Population18,336+34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW CARROLLTON VS
Greenbelt
Income$85,997+41%
Home value$255,400−20%
Population24,948+83%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NEW CARROLLTON VS
Lanham
Income$103,556+70%
Home value$436,900+37%
Population11,433−16%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in New Carrollton, Maryland?

New Carrollton, Maryland has about 12,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Carrollton, Maryland earns about $60,969 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 $318,500, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in New Carrollton, Maryland?

About 16.5% 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 9.1% 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 133 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare New Carrollton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →