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University Park

Maryland · 2,440 residents (2025 est.) · 0.497 sq mi
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University Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,500. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $635,100. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,698
+16%since 2000
from 2,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,429 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4,664 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+17%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,440 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024University Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,450 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,793
+132%since 2000
from $40,402 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−9%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,100
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−72.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,895)
Black7.1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(129)
Asian3.7%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(1,783)
Black14.8%(399)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(285)
Asian2%(53)
Other6.6%(178)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,772)
Diversity Score
66
+78%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 79.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 10.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, Maryland?

University Park, Maryland has about 2,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Park, Maryland earns about $207,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, Maryland expensive?

In University Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $635,100, and the typical rent is about $3,200 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, Maryland?

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Park, Maryland?

About 2.1% of people in University Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, University Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 455 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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