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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Prince George's County

Maryland · 801,515 residents · 482.643 sq mi
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Prince George's County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,256. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $143,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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

Total population
801,515
+10%since 1990
from 729,268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,661 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,511 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+7%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
705K777K848K920K991K1990201020202024Prince George's County
2024960K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,256
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,127 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,360
+34%since 1990
from $17,391 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $642 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−7%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(314,559)
Black50.7%(369,622)
Hispanic / Latino4%(28,927)
Asian3.8%(27,922)
Diversity Score73.4%(535,002)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(194,836)
Black62.2%(498,301)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(57,057)
Asian3.8%(30,803)
Diversity Score65.5%(524,779)
Diversity Score
65
−11%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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+99%
Home value$737,100+413%
Population693,645−29%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
Alexandria
Income$119,681+117%
Home value$735,100+412%
Population160,662−83%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
Arlington County
Income$142,114+157%
Home value$895,000+523%
Population243,931−75%
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VS
Falls Church
Income$143,262+159%
Home value$1,055,600+635%
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 801,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prince George's County, Maryland earns about $55,256 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 $143,700, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

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

About 27.2% 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 7.7% of people in Prince George's County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prince George's County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Prince George's County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72,247 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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