Prince George's County Summary

Life in Prince George's County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Prince George's County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Prince George's County:

  • The population in Prince George's County is 955,584.

  • The median home value in Prince George's County is $434,725.

  • The median income in Prince George's County is $100,708.

  • The median rent in Prince George's County is $1,761.

  • The unemployment rate in Prince George's County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Prince George's County is 10.2%.

  • The average high in Prince George's County is 71.8° and there are 103.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Prince George's County

List Of Cities & Towns in Prince George's County

Bowie, MD Population 57,771

Clinton, MD Population 38,756

Chillum, MD Population 35,163

College Park, MD Population 34,397

Laurel, MD Population 29,594

South Laurel, MD Population 27,736

Fort Washington, MD Population 25,843

Suitland, MD Population 24,667

Greenbelt, MD Population 24,572

Landover, MD Population 24,558

Camp Springs, MD Population 22,174

Langley Park, MD Population 22,057

Hyattsville, MD Population 20,861

Beltsville, MD Population 19,086

East Riverdale, MD Population 19,043

Seabrook, MD Population 18,495

Oxon Hill, MD Population 18,491

Calverton, MD Population 17,721

Glassmanor, MD Population 17,687

Adelphi, MD Population 17,210

Hillcrest Heights, MD Population 15,670

Summerfield, MD Population 15,635

Lake Arbor, MD Population 14,932

Glenn Dale, MD Population 14,896

Kettering, MD Population 13,866

New Carrollton, MD Population 13,544

Brock Hall, MD Population 13,400

Accokeek, MD Population 13,226

Rosaryville, MD Population 12,206

Westphalia, MD Population 12,020

Lanham, MD Population 11,956

Largo, MD Population 11,753

Friendly, MD Population 11,673

Mitchellville, MD Population 11,325

Brandywine, MD Population 10,989

Forestville, MD Population 10,839

Marlton, MD Population 10,223

Walker Mill, MD Population 9,626

Bladensburg, MD Population 9,552

Coral Hills, MD Population 9,372

Marlboro Village, MD Population 9,200

Temple Hills, MD Population 8,740

Mount Rainier, MD Population 8,235

Fairwood, MD Population 8,108

Riverdale Park, MD Population 7,249

Glenarden, MD Population 6,320

Marlow Heights, MD Population 6,144

Cheverly, MD Population 6,107

District Heights, MD Population 5,888

Peppermill Village, MD Population 5,268

Silver Hill, MD Population 5,068

Hillandale, MD Population 4,901

Woodmore, MD Population 4,710

Seat Pleasant, MD Population 4,515

Springdale, MD Population 4,476

National Harbor, MD Population 4,418

West Laurel, MD Population 4,231

Capitol Heights, MD Population 4,014

Marlboro Meadows, MD Population 4,003

Brentwood, MD Population 3,753

Melwood, MD Population 3,734

Berwyn Heights, MD Population 3,306

Konterra, MD Population 3,212

Andrews AFB, MD Population 3,075

University Park, MD Population 2,636

Forest Heights, MD Population 2,619

Croom, MD Population 2,519

Ahuimanu , MD Population 2,066

Landover Hills, MD Population 1,996

Baden, MD Population 1,968

Colmar Manor, MD Population 1,579

Fairmount Heights, MD Population 1,429

Queen Anne, MD Population 1,374

Edmonston, MD Population 1,332

Cottage City, MD Population 1,162

Morningside, MD Population 1,031

Cedarville, MD Population 791

Upper Marlboro, MD Population 752

North Brentwood, MD Population 680

Aquasco, MD Population 672

Eagle Harbor, MD Population 76

Map Of Prince George's County

Prince George's County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Prince George's County is 71.8°.

  • There are 84.71 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 103.3 inches of rain each year with 5.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:01 hours of sun each day in Prince George's County.

StatPrince George's County
Mean High71.8
Nice Days84.71
Rainfall103.3
Snowfall5.4
Sunny Hours5:01
71.8°
Average High
103.3
Inches of Rain

Prince George's County Photos

Odea House Dec
Source: Public Domain
Bladensburg
Source: Public Domain
Bostwick Dec
Source: Public Domain
George Washington House Nov
Source: Public Domain
Hilltop Manor Entrance Dec
Source: Public Domain
Market Masters House June
Source: Public Domain

Prince George's County Demographics

Population over time in Prince George's County

The current population in Prince George's County is 955,584. The population has increased 5.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 957,767 5.2%
2022 910,551 0.2%
2021 908,670 -

Gender in Prince George's County

  • Prince George's County is 51.6% female with 493,091 female residents.

  • Prince George's County is 48.4% male with 462,492 male residents.

Female
51.6% (493,091)
Male
48.4% (462,492)
Gender Prince George's County MD USA
Female 51.6% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 48.4% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Prince George's County

Prince George's County is:

  • 11.1% White with 106,025 White residents.

  • 59.0% African American with 563,799 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,667 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 37,228 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 254 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 5,972 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 32,945 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.7% Hispanic with 207,694 Hispanic residents.

White
11.1% (106,025)
African American
59.0% (563,799)
American Indian
0.2% (1,667)
Asian
3.9% (37,228)
Hawaiian
0.0% (254)
Other
0.6% (5,972)
Two Or More
3.4% (32,945)
Hispanic
21.7% (207,694)

Table: Prince George's County By Race

Race Prince George's County MD USA
White 11.1% 47.4% 58.2%
African American 59.0% 29.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 3.9% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.4% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 21.7% 12.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Prince George's County, Maryland

  • 4.3% of households in Prince George's County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Prince George's County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Prince George's County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Prince George's County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Prince George's County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Prince George's County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Prince George's County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.4% of households in Prince George's County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Prince George's County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Prince George's County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (41,480)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (19,983)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.8% (36,006)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.2% (40,479)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.6% (72,828)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.2% (135,487)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (127,927)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.4% (204,172)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (123,523)
$200,000 or more
16.1% (153,695)
Income Prince George's County MD USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 2.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% 4.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 4.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% 7.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.2% 13.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.4% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% 12.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 16.1% 19.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Prince George's County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Prince George's County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (76,446)
9-12th Grade
6% (57,335)
High School / GED
25% (238,896)
Some College
19% (181,560)
Associate's Degree
6% (57,335)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (191,116)
Master's Degree
12% (114,670)
Professional Degree
2% (19,111)
Doctorate Degree
2% (19,111)
Education Prince George's County MD USA
< 9th Grade 8% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 25% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 12% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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