College Park is a city located in Prince George's County Maryland. College Park has a 2024 population of 34,016. College Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,698 in 2020.
The average household income in College Park is $94,349 with a poverty rate of 29.32%. The median age in College Park is 21.6 years: 22 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of College Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,314 | 41.61% |
| Black or African American | 8,325 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 5,290 | 15.38% |
| Other race | 3,451 | 10.03% |
| Two or more races | 2,901 | 8.43% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,183 | 2.64 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Non Family | 5,435 | 2.1 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
| Married | 2,433 | 3.44 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Male | 721 | 3.35 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Female | 594 | 3.36 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
38.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 541 | 3.99% |
| Associates Degree | 803 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,583 | 26.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,111 | 22.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,461 | 18.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,240 | 9.15% |
| Some College | 1,810 | 13.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,167 | 4,028 | 2,696 |
| Hispanic | 3,218 | 2,098 | 783 |
| Black | 3,164 | 2,997 | 1,119 |
| Asian | 2,563 | 2,239 | 1,795 |
| Other Race | 2,108 | 1,196 | 312 |
| 2+ Races | 1,062 | 1,009 | 646 |
| Native American | 65 | 19 | 19 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,991 | $58,333 | $47,716 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,962 | $79,364 | $65,538 |
| High School Graduate | $46,838 | $57,751 | $38,869 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,990 | $44,545 | $29,208 |
| Overall | $54,972 | $58,316 | $40,953 |
| Some College | $54,289 | $59,883 | $30,893 |
$54,972
Average Earnings
$58,316
Average Male
$40,953
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.18% of College Park residents speak only English, while 29.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,357 | 2,718 | 32.52% |
| Black | 5,766 | 2,092 | 36.28% |
| Asian | 3,671 | 1,045 | 28.47% |
| Hispanic | 5,324 | 893 | 16.77% |
| Multiple | 2,363 | 543 | 22.98% |
| Other | 3,185 | 384 | 12.06% |
| Native | 109 | 63 | 57.8% |
29.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.05%
Male Poverty Rate
34.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in College Park is Native, with 57.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in College Park is Other, with 12.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.19% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 12.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.38% |
| Female Employed | 24.47% |
| Male Employed | 13.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,671 | $129,317 |
| Households | $74,867 | $94,349 |
| Married Families | $135,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,655 | $66,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.3%
Male Marriage Rate
17.0%
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
744
Number of Veterans
675
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 2.85% |
| Black | 250 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.5% |
| Other Race | 27 | 1% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
36.7%
Born in College Park
76.13%
Native Born
23.87%
Foreign Born
14.05%
Non Citizen
9.82%
Naturalized
76.13% of College Park residents were born in the United States, with 36.7% having been born in Maryland. 14.05% 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 | 33,164 | -171 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 33,335 | -170 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 33,505 | -170 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 33,675 | -171 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 33,846 | -170 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 34,016 | -171 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 34,187 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 34,186 | -316 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 34,502 | -196 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 34,698 | 2,470 | 7.66% |
| 2019 | 32,228 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 32,235 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 32,247 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 32,234 | 37 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 32,197 | 134 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 32,063 | 118 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 31,945 | 846 | 2.72% |
| 2012 | 31,099 | 52 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 31,047 | 586 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 30,461 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,657 | 2,730 | 12.45% |
| 1990 | 21,927 | -1,687 | -7.14% |
| 1980 | 23,614 | -2,542 | -9.72% |
| 1970 | 26,156 | 7,674 | 41.52% |
| 1960 | 18,482 | 7,312 | 65.46% |
| 1950 | 11,170 | 7,470 | 201.89% |
| 1940 | 3,700 | -29,464 | -88.84% |