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 957,189.

  • The median home value in Prince George's County is $404,251.

  • The median income in Prince George's County is $97,935.

  • The median rent in Prince George's County is $1,713.

  • The unemployment rate in Prince George's County is 6.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Prince George's County is 9.6%.

  • 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 57,922

Clinton, MD Population 40,224

Chillum, MD Population 35,908

College Park, MD Population 34,416

Laurel, MD Population 29,581

South Laurel, MD Population 28,427

Suitland, MD Population 25,839

Fort Washington, MD Population 25,825

Greenbelt, MD Population 24,646

Landover, MD Population 24,430

Camp Springs, MD Population 23,269

Langley Park, MD Population 21,778

Hyattsville, MD Population 20,851

Beltsville, MD Population 19,704

Seabrook, MD Population 19,369

Oxon Hill, MD Population 18,526

Calverton, MD Population 18,324

East Riverdale, MD Population 18,080

Glassmanor, MD Population 17,353

Adelphi, MD Population 16,944

Hillcrest Heights, MD Population 16,478

Summerfield, MD Population 15,940

Glenn Dale, MD Population 15,244

Lake Arbor, MD Population 14,901

Kettering, MD Population 13,873

New Carrollton, MD Population 13,580

Accokeek, MD Population 12,745

Brock Hall, MD Population 12,529

Mitchellville, MD Population 12,103

Rosaryville, MD Population 12,026

Largo, MD Population 11,757

Lanham, MD Population 11,662

Westphalia, MD Population 11,260

Friendly, MD Population 10,639

Forestville, MD Population 10,291

Marlton, MD Population 10,168

Brandywine, MD Population 10,088

Walker Mill, MD Population 9,973

Bladensburg, MD Population 9,574

Coral Hills, MD Population 9,415

Marlboro Village, MD Population 9,124

Temple Hills, MD Population 8,310

Mount Rainier, MD Population 8,262

Fairwood, MD Population 7,653

Riverdale Park, MD Population 7,284

Glenarden, MD Population 6,335

Marlow Heights, MD Population 6,254

Cheverly, MD Population 6,132

District Heights, MD Population 5,905

Peppermill Village, MD Population 5,633

Silver Hill, MD Population 5,455

Hillandale, MD Population 5,002

Springdale, MD Population 4,950

Seat Pleasant, MD Population 4,544

Woodmore, MD Population 4,375

West Laurel, MD Population 4,332

National Harbor, MD Population 4,268

Capitol Heights, MD Population 4,033

Brentwood, MD Population 3,782

Marlboro Meadows, MD Population 3,757

Melwood, MD Population 3,438

Berwyn Heights, MD Population 3,312

Konterra, MD Population 3,104

Andrews AFB, MD Population 3,099

Croom, MD Population 2,842

Forest Heights, MD Population 2,641

University Park, MD Population 2,610

Landover Hills, MD Population 2,118

Ahuimanu , MD Population 2,034

Baden, MD Population 1,902

Edmonston, MD Population 1,751

Colmar Manor, MD Population 1,516

Queen Anne, MD Population 1,516

Fairmount Heights, MD Population 1,490

Cottage City, MD Population 1,115

Morningside, MD Population 1,035

Cedarville, MD Population 827

North Brentwood, MD Population 766

Upper Marlboro, MD Population 759

Aquasco, MD Population 701

Eagle Harbor, MD Population 42

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

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Prince George's County Demographics

Population over time in Prince George's County

The current population in Prince George's County is 957,189. The population has increased 5.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 957,767 5.2%
2021 910,551 0.2%
2020 908,670 -

Gender in Prince George's County

  • Prince George's County is 51.6% female with 493,706 female residents.

  • Prince George's County is 48.4% male with 463,483 male residents.

Female
51.6% (493,706)
Male
48.4% (463,483)
Gender Prince George's County MD USA
Female 51.6% 51.3% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 48.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Prince George's County

Prince George's County is:

  • 11.6% White with 110,790 White residents.

  • 60.4% African American with 578,048 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 2,033 American Indian residents.

  • 4.0% Asian with 38,720 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 278 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 5,503 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 30,844 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.0% Hispanic with 190,973 Hispanic residents.

White
11.6% (110,790)
African American
60.4% (578,048)
American Indian
0.2% (2,033)
Asian
4.0% (38,720)
Hawaiian
0.0% (278)
Other
0.6% (5,503)
Two Or More
3.2% (30,844)
Hispanic
20.0% (190,973)

Table: Prince George's County By Race

Race Prince George's County MD USA
White 11.6% 48.5% 58.9%
African American 60.4% 29.5% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 4.0% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 20.0% 10.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Prince George's County, Maryland

  • 4.0% of households in Prince George's County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Prince George's County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Prince George's County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Prince George's County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Prince George's County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Prince George's County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Prince George's County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.5% of households in Prince George's County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Prince George's County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Prince George's County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (38,337)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (20,650)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.9% (37,467)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.5% (42,895)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.0% (76,298)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (141,567)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (132,005)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.5% (206,224)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.4% (119,072)
$200,000 or more
14.9% (142,670)
Income Prince George's County MD USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.9% 4.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.5% 5.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.0% 8.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 13.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.5% 19.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.4% 12.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 14.9% 17.9% 11.4%

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

  • 7.0% 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.

  • 20.0% 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
7% (67,003)
9-12th Grade
6% (57,431)
High School / GED
25% (239,297)
Some College
20% (191,437)
Associate's Degree
6% (57,431)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (191,437)
Master's Degree
12% (114,862)
Professional Degree
2% (19,143)
Doctorate Degree
2% (19,143)
Education Prince George's County MD USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 25% 24% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
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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