Cottage City is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Cottage City has a 2024 population of 1,287. Cottage City is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,329 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottage City is $92,408 with a poverty rate of 11.44%. The median age in Cottage City is 48.3 years: 48.8 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottage City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 377 | 33.81% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 27.53% |
| White | 225 | 20.18% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 73 | 6.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 469 | 2.37 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.15 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 171 | 3.11 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 38 | 5.55 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 22 | 4.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 10.24% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 16.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.29% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 24.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 162 | 19.06% |
| Some College | 151 | 17.76% |
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 | 396 | 224 | 51 |
| Other Race | 261 | 133 | 16 |
| Black | 246 | 194 | 31 |
| White | 128 | 108 | 48 |
| Asian | 64 | 59 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 38 | 18 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,440 | $80,078 | $44,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,750 | $0 | $117,604 |
| High School Graduate | $53,000 | $57,813 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,893 | $58,250 | $24,032 |
| Overall | $50,545 | $55,852 | $43,452 |
| Some College | $33,516 | $24,167 | $71,563 |
$50,545
Average Earnings
$55,852
Average Male
$43,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.93% of Cottage City residents speak only English, while 60.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 307 | 95 | 30.94% |
| Hispanic | 488 | 28 | 5.74% |
| White | 137 | 9 | 6.57% |
| Other | 372 | 9 | 2.42% |
| Multiple | 113 | 3 | 2.65% |
11.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
10.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottage City is Black, with 30.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottage City is Other, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.9% |
| High School | 12.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,766 | $101,323 |
| Households | $66,250 | $92,408 |
| Married Families | $99,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $75,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
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
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 21 | 7.47% |
| White | 12 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
12.47%
Born in Cottage City
50.4%
Native Born
49.6%
Foreign Born
26.73%
Non Citizen
22.87%
Naturalized
50.4% of Cottage City residents were born in the United States, with 12.47% having been born in Maryland. 26.73% 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 | 1,236 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 1,246 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 1,256 | -11 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 1,267 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 1,277 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 1,287 | -11 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 1,298 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,300 | -14 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 1,314 | -15 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 1,329 | -30 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 1,359 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,362 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 1,363 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 1,360 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,360 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,352 | 13 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,339 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 1,328 | 10 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,318 | 10 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,308 | 0 | 0% |