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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Prince George's County

Maryland · 729,268 residents · 482.643 sq mi
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Prince George's County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,127. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $121,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729,268
−9%vs 2000
vs 801,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,511 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
705K777K848K920K991K1990201020202024Prince George's County
2024960K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,127
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,256 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,391
−26%vs 2000
vs $23,360 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $143,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $737 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(194,836)
Black62.2%(498,301)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(57,057)
Asian3.8%(30,803)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(524,779)
1990
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(314,559)
Black50.7%(369,622)
Hispanic / Latino4%(28,927)
Asian3.8%(27,922)
Other2.4%(17,165)
Diversity Score73.4%(535,002)
Diversity Score
73
+12%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Prince George's County to nearby counties

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
District of Columbia
Income$109,870+155%
Home value$737,100+508%
Population693,645−29%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
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Income$119,681+178%
Home value$735,100+507%
Population160,662−83%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
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Income$142,114+230%
Home value$895,000+638%
Population243,931−75%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
Falls Church
Income$143,262+232%
Home value$1,055,600+771%
Population15,159−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George's County, Maryland?

Prince George's County, Maryland has about 729,268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Prince George's County, Maryland?

The typical household in Prince George's County, Maryland earns about $43,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince George's County, Maryland expensive?

In Prince George's County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $121,200, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George's County, Maryland?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Prince George's County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince George's County, Maryland?

About 5.8% of people in Prince George's County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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