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Suitland

Maryland · 25,839 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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Suitland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $248,700. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
25,839
+5%since 2019
from 24,522 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
6,085 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 5,775 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+3%since 2019
from 33.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,073 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,166
+3%since 2019
from $31,148 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $225,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,397 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
65.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+9%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(433)
Black88.2%(21,626)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,955)
Asian0.9%(229)
Other1.1%(279)
Diversity Score26.9%(6,601)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(489)
Black86.8%(22,424)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(2,025)
Asian0.6%(166)
Other1.5%(375)
Diversity Score27.3%(7,057)
Diversity Score
27
+1%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+3%since 2019
from 36.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suitland, Maryland?

Suitland, Maryland has about 25,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Suitland, Maryland?

The typical household in Suitland, Maryland earns about $62,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suitland, Maryland expensive?

In Suitland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $248,700, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Suitland, Maryland?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Suitland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suitland, Maryland?

About 8.1% of people in Suitland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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