Beltsville is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Beltsville has a 2024 population of 20,193. Beltsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 12.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,922 in 2020.
The average household income in Beltsville is $112,274 with a poverty rate of 11.6%. The median age in Beltsville is 40.4 years: 38.3 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beltsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 6,274 | 32.87% |
| Black or African American | 5,583 | 29.25% |
| White | 4,088 | 21.42% |
| Asian | 1,628 | 8.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,513 | 7.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 6,099 | 3.08 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 2,855 | 3.96 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 2,028 | 1.2 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Female | 813 | 4.15 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 403 | 4.1 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 898 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,008 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,498 | 19.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,033 | 16.03% |
| High School Graduate | 2,890 | 22.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,710 | 13.48% |
| Some College | 1,649 | 13% |
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 | 4,115 | 1,854 | 479 |
| Black | 3,944 | 3,793 | 1,535 |
| White | 3,242 | 3,179 | 1,840 |
| Other Race | 3,236 | 1,328 | 187 |
| Asian | 1,291 | 1,190 | 695 |
| 2+ Races | 712 | 473 | 214 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,208 | $56,597 | $63,634 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,202 | $100,767 | $70,992 |
| High School Graduate | $45,385 | $46,450 | $39,683 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,237 | $40,958 | $17,519 |
| Overall | $47,412 | $53,923 | $39,746 |
| Some College | $49,144 | $61,425 | $38,419 |
$47,412
Average Earnings
$53,923
Average Male
$39,746
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.17% of Beltsville residents speak only English, while 52.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,059 | 1,419 | 17.61% |
| Other | 6,229 | 1,253 | 20.12% |
| Black | 5,504 | 667 | 12.12% |
| White | 3,303 | 67 | 2.03% |
| Multiple | 1,512 | 45 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 1,619 | 30 | 1.85% |
11.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
10.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beltsville is Other, with 20.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beltsville is Asian, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.31% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.91% |
| Female Employed | 2.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,069 | $116,208 |
| Households | $97,115 | $112,274 |
| Married Families | $122,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,469 | $94,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
885
Number of Veterans
824
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 265 |
| Korea | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| World War II | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 444 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 15.03% |
| Black | 275 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 45 | 3.39% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
29.61%
Born in Beltsville
59.54%
Native Born
40.46%
Foreign Born
23.75%
Non Citizen
16.71%
Naturalized
59.54% of Beltsville residents were born in the United States, with 29.61% having been born in Maryland. 23.75% 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 | 20,193 | 245 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 19,948 | 244 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 19,704 | 935 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 18,769 | 847 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 17,922 | 110 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 17,812 | 223 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 17,589 | -301 | -1.68% |
| 2017 | 17,890 | -668 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 18,558 | 252 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 18,306 | 726 | 4.13% |
| 2014 | 17,580 | 647 | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 16,933 | 260 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 16,673 | 859 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 15,814 | -958 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 16,772 | 0 | 0% |