Morningside, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Morningside, Maryland Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Morningside, Maryland had a total population of 976, the 336th largest town in Maryland, with a median household income of $69,000, which is 33% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 33% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Morningside Quick Facts

Population 976

Median Household Income $69,000

Median Home Value $296,700

Poverty Rate 21.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 87.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

High School Graduation Rate 84.5%

Diversity Index 62/100

Population 976 336th of 527

Median Income $69,000 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 21.4% 72% higher than national

Median Home Value $296,700 below average

How Morningside Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,031	976	-5.3%
Median household income	$80,000	$69,000	-13.8%
Median home value	$287,000	$296,700	+3.4%

How Morningside Compares

Median Household Income

Morningside

$69,000

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Morningside

$296,700

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.5%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 31.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.3%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

7.5%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

14.8%

$40K-$45K

0.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

4.7%

$60K-$75K

6.8%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.2%

Renter 12.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,464/mo 42.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

34.5%

55-74

21.9%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Morningside Rankings in Maryland

#336 Population of 527

#370 Median Income of 463

#366 Education of 527

#325 Home Value of 471

Explore Maryland Rankings

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Other Cities in Prince George's County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bowie	57,926	$141,995	3.8%	$459,300
Clinton	38,376	$124,803	7.7%	$431,400
Chillum	34,871	$79,864	12.4%	$393,600
College Park	34,540	$69,721	33.2%	$437,900
Laurel	29,798	$100,504	9.0%	$385,500
South Laurel	29,272	$88,933	11.8%	$458,100
Fort Washington	25,134	$143,333	5.3%	$480,100
Greenbelt	24,678	$85,997	19.1%	$255,400
Landover	24,514	$72,100	19.5%	$313,900
Suitland	23,793	$71,585	13.5%	$334,800

Cities Similar to Morningside

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bowling Green	966	$76,140	$132,000	15.7%	7.7%
Cobb Island	916	N/A	$275,000	9.1%	2.3%
Church Hill	1,060	$72,425	$306,500	21.8%	7.4%
Union Bridge	1,055	$76,250	$293,300	26.5%	14.9%
Potomac Park	978	$53,221	$139,400	8.4%	17.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 976, Morningside'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

Morningside is a small community located in Maryland, within Prince George's County. The total population is 976. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morningside is 44.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morningside is $69,000. This is 33% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 127% 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 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $296,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morningside is Black or African American, making up 48.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 46.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.6% vs 28.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (36.5% vs 12.5%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 84.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morningside, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Morningside, Maryland?

Morningside, Maryland has a population of 976 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Morningside, MD?

The median household income in Morningside is $69,000, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Morningside, MD?

The poverty rate in Morningside is 21.4%. This means approximately 209 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Morningside, Maryland?

Morningside's population is 10.1% White, 48.6% Black, 36.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Morningside, MD?

The median home value in Morningside is $296,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Morningside, Maryland?

22.4% of adults (25+) in Morningside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.