Lanham is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Lanham has a 2024 population of 11,913. Lanham is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 7.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Lanham is $119,518 with a poverty rate of 6.33%. The median age in Lanham is 39.8 years: 37.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lanham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,284 | 53.88% |
| Other race | 2,693 | 23.09% |
| White | 1,038 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 830 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 778 | 6.67% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.15% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,125 | 3.71 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 1,470 | 4.2 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 746 | 1.17 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 598 | 5.28 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 311 | 4.46 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 585 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,413 | 17.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 709 | 8.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,330 | 28.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 982 | 12.15% |
| Some College | 1,404 | 17.37% |
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 | 4,554 | 4,426 | 1,757 |
| Hispanic | 1,987 | 971 | 109 |
| Other Race | 1,570 | 809 | 69 |
| White | 657 | 575 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 542 | 301 | 51 |
| Asian | 505 | 307 | 117 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 38.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,341 | $47,171 | $51,987 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,510 | $0 | $87,292 |
| High School Graduate | $37,923 | $40,763 | $31,023 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,843 | $34,974 | $26,667 |
| Overall | $41,206 | $43,252 | $34,836 |
| Some College | $34,914 | $45,260 | $34,545 |
$41,206
Average Earnings
$43,252
Average Male
$34,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.94% of Lanham residents speak only English, while 43.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,246 | 359 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 3,430 | 193 | 5.63% |
| Multiple | 829 | 112 | 13.51% |
| Asian | 778 | 107 | 13.75% |
| Other | 2,685 | 81 | 3.02% |
| White | 666 | 76 | 11.41% |
6.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.01%
Male Poverty Rate
5.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lanham is Asian, with 13.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lanham is Other, with 3.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.27% |
| Some College | 4.16% |
| High School | 3.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.78% |
| Female Employed | 0.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,139 | $128,420 |
| Households | $100,974 | $119,518 |
| Married Families | $123,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,056 | $76,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
474
Number of Veterans
350
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 384 | 7.64% |
| White | 44 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 27 | 4.92% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
9%
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
26.16%
Born in Lanham
60.22%
Native Born
39.78%
Foreign Born
21.38%
Non Citizen
18.4%
Naturalized
60.22% of Lanham residents were born in the United States, with 26.16% having been born in Maryland. 21.38% 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 | 11,913 | 126 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 11,787 | 125 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 11,662 | 202 | 1.76% |
| 2021 | 11,460 | 406 | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 11,054 | -66 | -0.59% |
| 2019 | 11,120 | 819 | 7.95% |
| 2018 | 10,301 | -210 | -2% |
| 2017 | 10,511 | 292 | 2.86% |
| 2016 | 10,219 | -748 | -6.82% |
| 2015 | 10,967 | 865 | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 10,102 | 159 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 9,943 | 337 | 3.51% |
| 2012 | 9,606 | 91 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 9,515 | -642 | -6.32% |
| 2010 | 10,157 | 0 | 0% |