Woodlawn (Prince George's County), Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Woodlawn (Prince George's County) is a small city located in Maryland, within Prince George's County. The total population is 7,750. It ranks as the 166th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodlawn (Prince George's County) is 35.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Woodlawn (Prince George's County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodlawn (Prince George's County) is $93,438. This is 10% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 122% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $358,700. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodlawn (Prince George's County) is Hispanic or Latino, making up 58.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 46.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (58.1% vs 12.5%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 70.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodlawn (Prince George's County), 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.