Aquasco, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 719, Aquasco's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Aquasco is a small community located in Maryland, within Prince George's County. The total population is 719. It ranks as the 361st most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aquasco is 37.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, Aquasco has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aquasco is $55,658. This is 46% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 166% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $531,300. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aquasco is Black or African American, making up 49.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.5% vs 28.9%). The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aquasco, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.