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Prince George's County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Prince George's County, Maryland has a population of 959,754, the 2nd most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $101,798 and the median home value is $426,000. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

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

Prince George's County Quick Facts

Population 959,754
Median Household Income $101,798
Median Home Value $426,000
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Median Age 38.5 years
Homeownership Rate 62.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
High School Graduation 86.6%
Cities/Places 83
Population 959,754 2nd of 24
Median Income $101,798 2% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 6.4%

How Prince George's County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population955,584959,754+0.4%
Median household income$100,708$101,798+1.1%
Median home value$404,300$426,000+5.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.4%
$25K-$50K 11.7%
$50K-$100K 27.0%
$100K+ 51.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.6%
$10K-$15K
2.1%
$15K-$20K
1.7%
$20K-$25K
2.0%
$25K-$30K
2.1%
$30K-$35K
2.2%
$35K-$40K
2.4%
$40K-$45K
2.5%
$45K-$50K
2.5%
$50K-$60K
5.3%
$60K-$75K
8.4%
$75K-$100K
13.3%
$100K-$125K
11.7%
$125K-$150K
9.3%
$150K-$200K
12.6%
$200K+
17.4%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,799/mo 21.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

60out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Prince George's County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Bowie57,926$141,9953.8%$459,300
Clinton38,376$124,8037.7%$431,400
Chillum34,871$79,86412.4%$393,600
College Park34,540$69,72133.2%$437,900
Laurel29,798$100,5049.0%$385,500
South Laurel29,272$88,93311.8%$458,100
Fort Washington25,134$143,3335.3%$480,100
Greenbelt24,678$85,99719.1%$255,400
Landover24,514$72,10019.5%$313,900
Suitland23,793$71,58513.5%$334,800
Camp Springs22,544$120,4567.2%$415,000
Langley Park21,508$85,32128.3%$357,200
Hyattsville20,966$91,94111.6%$481,500
Beltsville19,176$99,64211.9%$416,500
East Riverdale18,336$81,83124.0%$361,400
Seabrook18,317$98,15711.8%$412,100
Oxon Hill17,893$93,2526.2%$359,800
Adelphi17,395$82,13716.2%$425,200
Glassmanor16,981$66,32714.7%$351,000
Hillcrest Heights16,063$82,78510.7%$364,000
Summerfield15,065$91,00712.8%$348,100
Accokeek14,362$150,8153.7%$560,500
Lake Arbor14,335$121,2114.5%$460,600
Kettering14,014$126,9388.7%$418,500
Glenn Dale13,772$134,3332.0%$542,000
Brock Hall13,615$206,4512.7%$637,900
New Carrollton13,564$81,5094.9%$394,900
Westphalia13,228$164,1976.1%$531,000
Rosaryville12,883$158,9233.8%$478,700
Largo12,229$103,3757.2%$387,800
Brandywine12,160$157,5876.2%$551,000
Lanham11,433$103,5567.3%$436,900
Mitchellville11,359$149,3474.1%$512,100
Friendly11,119$127,6703.0%$437,800
Walker Mill10,931$88,33310.3%$379,100
Forestville10,495$70,57910.3%$339,000
Marlton10,222$109,3285.5%$415,700
Coral Hills9,756$68,60318.4%$339,200
Bladensburg9,583$63,17921.7%$336,100
Marlboro Village9,382$122,8562.5%$382,600
Temple Hills8,969$66,84112.5%$366,200
Mount Rainier8,245$68,5056.3%$529,600
Woodlawn (Prince George's County)7,750$93,4385.3%$358,700
Fairwood7,526$181,4586.5%$713,700
Riverdale Park7,270$120,04317.7%$475,800
Glenarden6,344$106,4145.3%$409,700
Cheverly6,096$123,5356.3%$470,700
District Heights5,891$86,95517.6%$339,200
Marlow Heights5,456$55,50231.5%$387,600
Peppermill Village5,238$85,6858.1%$345,900
Springdale5,226$162,1711.7%$474,200
Silver Hill5,193$60,62515.8%$323,200
Woodmore4,613$184,2867.3%$604,600
Seat Pleasant4,489$57,01815.0%$326,900
National Harbor4,454$109,70713.4%$472,500
West Laurel4,428$164,6882.6%$541,000
Capitol Heights4,020$97,1558.9%$331,900
Marlboro Meadows3,929$111,3137.0%$408,400
Brentwood3,777$69,57211.8%$412,500
Konterra3,641$130,0008.1%$459,700
Brown Station3,451$168,8483.3%$470,300
Melwood3,401$81,36412.8%$397,800
Berwyn Heights3,318$146,5916.6%$429,800
Andrews AFB3,130$87,4073.9%N/A
University Park2,698$207,5002.1%$635,100
Forest Heights2,642$98,7345.6%$371,700
Croom2,418$187,6673.1%$636,600
Baden2,325$151,0582.2%$590,000
Cedar Heights2,213$76,6966.2%$331,300
Queensland2,168$204,4237.3%$480,500
Landover Hills2,031$92,5007.8%$351,900
Colmar Manor1,566$122,7942.3%$370,900
Queen Anne1,443$102,7274.0%$822,600
Fairmount Heights1,416$78,51624.4%$396,800
Edmonston1,307$78,3337.8%$404,600
Cottage City1,158$80,79515.0%$343,100
Morningside976$69,00021.4%$296,700
Maryland Park839$91,42914.9%$343,400
Cedarville730$61,2500.0%N/A
Aquasco719$55,65825.2%$531,300
Upper Marlboro683$116,8753.7%$357,500
North Brentwood624$98,4629.9%$416,700
Eagle Harbor72$81,7718.3%$167,400

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Population Overview

Prince George's County is located in Maryland with a total population of 959,754. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 83 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prince George's County is 38.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prince George's County is $101,798. This is 2% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $426,000. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prince George's County is Black or African American, making up 58.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 46.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (58.2% vs 28.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.5% vs 12.5%).

Education

36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 86.6%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Prince George's County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Prince George's County, Maryland?

Prince George's County has a population of 959,754, making it the 2nd most populous county in Maryland.

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

The median household income in Prince George's County is $101,798 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Prince George's County, Maryland?

Prince George's County contains 83 Census-designated places.