Adelphi is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Adelphi has a 2024 population of 17,254. Adelphi is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 5.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Adelphi is $93,493 with a poverty rate of 18.62%. The median age in Adelphi is 33.2 years: 33.7 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Adelphi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,460 | 38.13% |
| Black or African American | 4,766 | 28.13% |
| White | 2,893 | 17.07% |
| Asian | 1,367 | 8.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,359 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,389 | 3.11 | 42 | 58 |
| Non Family | 2,101 | 1.71 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Married | 1,803 | 3.87 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 776 | 4.56 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 709 | 3.73 | 13 | 87 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
42.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 894 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 907 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,657 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,373 | 12.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,512 | 22.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,231 | 20.39% |
| Some College | 1,367 | 12.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,847 | 2,383 | 386 |
| Other Race | 3,767 | 1,770 | 273 |
| Black | 3,396 | 3,124 | 983 |
| White | 1,617 | 1,548 | 1,159 |
| Asian | 995 | 675 | 459 |
| 2+ Races | 704 | 476 | 139 |
| Native American | 71 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 71.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $48,438 | $61,544 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,569 | $65,625 | $35,884 |
| High School Graduate | $32,814 | $38,892 | $26,761 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,237 | $35,838 | $23,563 |
| Overall | $37,506 | $39,843 | $34,232 |
| Some College | $38,491 | $34,767 | $40,399 |
$37,506
Average Earnings
$39,843
Average Male
$34,232
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.76% of Adelphi residents speak only English, while 72.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,383 | 1,770 | 21.11% |
| Other | 6,376 | 862 | 13.52% |
| Black | 4,640 | 735 | 15.84% |
| Multiple | 1,354 | 605 | 44.68% |
| White | 2,111 | 313 | 14.83% |
| Asian | 1,348 | 264 | 19.58% |
18.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.41%
Male Poverty Rate
23.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Adelphi is Multiple, with 44.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Adelphi is Other, with 13.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.89% |
| High School | 14.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.75% |
| Female Employed | 11.41% |
| Male Employed | 8.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,750 | $102,241 |
| Households | $68,396 | $93,493 |
| Married Families | $103,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,375 | $66,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
453
Number of Veterans
412
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 190 | 3.31% |
| Black | 156 | 4.18% |
| White | 140 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 128 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.3%
Born in Adelphi
43.91%
Native Born
56.09%
Foreign Born
37.51%
Non Citizen
18.58%
Naturalized
43.91% of Adelphi residents were born in the United States, with 20.3% having been born in Maryland. 37.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,254 | 155 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 17,099 | 155 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 16,944 | -33 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 16,977 | 613 | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 16,364 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 16,377 | 626 | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 15,751 | -147 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 15,898 | 344 | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 15,554 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 15,547 | -338 | -2.13% |
| 2014 | 15,885 | 215 | 1.37% |
| 2013 | 15,670 | 625 | 4.15% |
| 2012 | 15,045 | 261 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 14,784 | -302 | -2% |
| 2010 | 15,086 | 0 | 0% |