Takoma Park is a city located in Montgomery County Maryland. Takoma Park has a 2024 population of 17,418. Takoma Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Takoma Park is $145,713 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median age in Takoma Park is 41.1 years: 40.9 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Takoma Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,695 | 43.92% |
| Black or African American | 5,814 | 33.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,574 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 1,377 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 795 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 267 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,791 | 2.54 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 3,214 | 3.35 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 2,483 | 1.19 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Female | 799 | 3.12 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Male | 295 | 3.48 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
51.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 409 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 714 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,712 | 22.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,421 | 37.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,799 | 15.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 632 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 1,139 | 9.63% |
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 | 5,407 | 5,318 | 4,778 |
| Black | 3,767 | 3,412 | 1,060 |
| Hispanic | 1,493 | 942 | 385 |
| 2+ Races | 817 | 788 | 520 |
| Other Race | 756 | 391 | 158 |
| Asian | 675 | 629 | 535 |
| Native American | 232 | 158 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 88.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,327 | $94,637 | $50,957 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,360 | $128,387 | $108,567 |
| High School Graduate | $38,462 | $40,000 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,750 | $14,200 |
| Overall | $68,606 | $78,583 | $55,694 |
| Some College | $40,078 | $46,500 | $31,731 |
$68,606
Average Earnings
$78,583
Average Male
$55,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.4% of Takoma Park residents speak only English, while 36.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,728 | 982 | 17.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,408 | 439 | 18.23% |
| Other | 1,327 | 284 | 21.4% |
| White | 7,357 | 237 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 795 | 122 | 15.35% |
| Multiple | 1,556 | 101 | 6.49% |
| Native | 267 | 27 | 10.11% |
10.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
10.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Takoma Park is Other, with 21.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Takoma Park is White, with 3.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.18% |
| High School | 20.54% |
| Some College | 16.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.46% |
| Female Employed | 7.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,534 | $180,509 |
| Households | $97,872 | $145,713 |
| Married Families | $187,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,940 | $71,473 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
469
Number of Veterans
434
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 171 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 4.83% |
| Black | 133 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.31% |
| Other Race | 19 | 2.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
20.33%
Born in Takoma Park
68.88%
Native Born
31.12%
Foreign Born
13.21%
Non Citizen
17.9%
Naturalized
68.88% of Takoma Park residents were born in the United States, with 20.33% having been born in Maryland. 13.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,188 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 17,234 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 17,280 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 17,326 | -46 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 17,372 | -46 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 17,418 | -46 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 17,464 | 52 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 17,412 | -77 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 17,489 | -113 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 17,602 | -130 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 17,732 | 16 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 17,716 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 17,724 | 100 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 17,624 | 71 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 17,553 | 96 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 17,457 | 13 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 17,444 | 95 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 17,349 | 162 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 17,187 | 386 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 16,801 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,299 | 599 | 3.59% |
| 1990 | 16,700 | 469 | 2.89% |
| 1980 | 16,231 | -2,276 | -12.3% |
| 1970 | 18,507 | 1,708 | 10.17% |
| 1960 | 16,799 | 3,458 | 25.92% |
| 1950 | 13,341 | 4,403 | 49.26% |
| 1940 | 8,938 | 2,523 | 39.33% |
| 1930 | 6,415 | 3,247 | 102.49% |
| 1920 | 3,168 | -14,020 | -81.57% |