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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Takoma Park

Maryland · 17,299 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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Takoma Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $190,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,299
+4%since 1990
from 16,700 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,277 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 7,990 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+5%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Takoma Park
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,490
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,144 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,437
+47%since 1990
from $17,942 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$190,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$664
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $562 in 1990
US average: $602
45.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
54.6% rent
3.9
−9%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(9,195)
Black36.1%(6,034)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,437)
Asian4.3%(720)
Diversity Score77.8%(12,999)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(7,638)
Black32.9%(5,697)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,494)
Asian4.3%(750)
Diversity Score80.6%(13,947)
81
+4%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 45.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Takoma Park, Maryland?

Takoma Park, Maryland has about 17,299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Takoma Park, Maryland?

The typical household in Takoma Park, Maryland earns about $48,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Takoma Park, Maryland expensive?

In Takoma Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Takoma Park, Maryland?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Takoma Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Takoma Park, Maryland?

About 10.3% of people in Takoma Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Takoma Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Takoma Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 599 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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