Prince George's County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Prince George's County is located in Maryland with a total population of 955,584. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prince George's County is 38.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prince George's County is $100,708. This is about average than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $404,300. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prince George's County is Black or African American, making up 59.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.1%) is well below the state average of 47.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.0% vs 29.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.7% vs 12.1%).

Education

36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.