Maryland Park, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 839, Maryland Park'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

Maryland Park is a small community located in Maryland, within Prince George's County. The total population is 839. It ranks as the 350th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maryland Park is 35.0 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maryland Park is $91,429. This is 12% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 11.6%. This is 137% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $343,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maryland Park is Black or African American, making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 46.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (73.2% vs 28.9%).

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 80.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maryland Park, 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.