Bladensburg is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Bladensburg has a 2024 population of 9,380. Bladensburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,642 in 2020.
The average household income in Bladensburg is $71,882 with a poverty rate of 13.6%. The median age in Bladensburg is 31.2 years: 32.7 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bladensburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,549 | 58.09% |
| Other race | 2,661 | 27.86% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 8.71% |
| White | 436 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,180 | 3 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Non Family | 1,322 | 1.21 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
| Married | 1,163 | 4.6 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Female | 653 | 3.74 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Male | 42 | 3.48 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
17.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 4.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 558 | 10.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,032 | 38.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 646 | 12.18% |
| Some College | 1,326 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,455 | 3,247 | 695 |
| Hispanic | 1,668 | 991 | 50 |
| Other Race | 1,286 | 795 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 314 | 169 | 0 |
| Asian | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 47 | 21 | 4 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,391 | $58,508 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,424 | $129,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,162 | $42,656 | $39,597 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,125 | $46,000 | $19,702 |
| Overall | $46,415 | $46,126 | $47,141 |
| Some College | $48,418 | $46,250 | $49,175 |
$46,415
Average Earnings
$46,126
Average Male
$47,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.77% of Bladensburg residents speak only English, while 49.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,634 | 765 | 21.05% |
| Other | 2,603 | 698 | 26.82% |
| Black | 5,549 | 482 | 8.69% |
| Multiple | 729 | 95 | 13.03% |
| Asian | 62 | 2 | 3.23% |
13.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.43%
Male Poverty Rate
16.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bladensburg is Other, with 26.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bladensburg is Asian, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.98% |
| Some College | 14.05% |
| High School | 12.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.56% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
| Female Employed | 6.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,143 | $81,622 |
| Households | $62,400 | $71,882 |
| Married Families | $81,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,397 | $47,082 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
200
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 133 | 3.36% |
| Other Race | 59 | 3.95% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.93% |
| White | 8 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
36.88%
Born in Bladensburg
63.14%
Native Born
36.86%
Foreign Born
25.26%
Non Citizen
11.6%
Naturalized
63.14% of Bladensburg residents were born in the United States, with 36.88% having been born in Maryland. 25.26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,053 | -66 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 9,119 | -65 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 9,184 | -65 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 9,249 | -66 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 9,315 | -65 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 9,380 | -66 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 9,446 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 9,446 | -100 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 9,546 | -96 | -1% |
| 2020 | 9,642 | 211 | 2.24% |
| 2019 | 9,431 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 9,433 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 9,430 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 9,418 | 26 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 9,392 | 65 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 9,327 | 95 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 9,232 | 74 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 9,158 | 85 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 9,073 | 78 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 8,995 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,661 | -403 | -5% |
| 1990 | 8,064 | 373 | 4.85% |
| 1980 | 7,691 | 203 | 2.71% |
| 1970 | 7,488 | 4,385 | 141.31% |
| 1960 | 3,103 | 204 | 7.04% |
| 1950 | 2,899 | -6,154 | -67.98% |