City · Maryland
College Park, Maryland
College Park, city, in Prince George's County, Maryland. College Park had 35,418 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,740 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,540 (±35). GEOID 2418750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,418
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,740 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,540 ±35
Median household income
$69,721
±$10,672 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$437,900
±$13,247 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,912
±$219 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is College Park and what county is it in?
College Park is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 5.6 square miles of land, 6,185 residents per square mile in 2020.
College Park is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in College Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 35,418 people lived in College Park on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 34,740 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,540 (±35).
| Measure | College Park | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,540 ±35 | 959,754 | +2,381 |
| Households | 9,007 ±422 | 347,744 | +1,600 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.12 | 2.70 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 10,172 ±482 | 365,506 | +2,082 |
College Park's population since 2000
From 24,657 in 2000 to 35,418 in 2025: up 43.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for College Park as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in College Park?
The median resident of College Park is 21.5 years old; 10.5% are under 18 and 6.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%. 23.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | College Park | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.5 ±0.3 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 10.5% ±1.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.3% ±0.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±1.9 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.7% ±3.0 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.2% ±2.6 pts | 10.8% | −10.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6% ±2.2 pts | 58.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.8% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.8% ±2.9 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.1% ±3.4 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±3.6 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.7% ±5.2 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.3% ±3.1 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 61.1% ±3.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 9.5% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in College Park earn?
Half of College Park's 9,007 households earn less than $69,721 a year (±$10,672), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $82,061 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | College Park | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,721 ±$10,672 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,987 ±$6,529 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,314 ±$1,972 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.2% ±3.2 pts | 10.8% | +6.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6% ±10.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7% ±2.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.4 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±2.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in College Park?
Owners occupy 34.0% of College Park's occupied homes and renters 66.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $437,900 by its owner (±$13,247). The median renter pays $1,912 a month including utilities, and 61.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | College Park | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $437,900 ±$13,247 | $426,000 | +$31,402 |
| Median gross rent | $1,912 ±$219 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.5% ±5.5 pts | 43.7% | +10.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,327 ±$118 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 34.0% ±3.7 pts | 62.3% | −8.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.0% ±3.7 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 10,172 ±482 | 365,506 | +2,082 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.5% ±2.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.1% ±3.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.6% ±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in College Park work and get to work?
46.6% of College Park's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | College Park | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9% ±2.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±1.9 pts | 6.4% | +2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 46.6% ±4.2 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±3.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 14.2% ±2.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±2.7 pts | 17.9% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±1.5 | 35.2 min | −2.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in College Park?
5 census tracts lie mostly in College Park, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $24,919 (Tract 9800) to $151,111 (Tract 8071.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9800Prince George's County | 14,748 | $24,919 |
| Tract 8070Prince George's County | 8,443 | $45,761 |
| Tract 8069Prince George's County | 4,557 | $139,969 |
| Tract 8073.01Prince George's County | 3,781 | $81,250 |
| Tract 8071.02Prince George's County | 2,862 | $151,111 |
| Tract 8068Prince George's County | 4,008 | $131,250 |
| Tract 8074.04Prince George's County | 6,145 | $102,891 |
| Tract 8073.05Prince George's County | 3,956 | $103,866 |
| Tract 8074.05Prince George's County | 6,763 | $130,680 |
| Tract 8064Prince George's County | 3,906 | $172,396 |
| Tract 8067.14Prince George's County | 6,948 | $100,171 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in College Park) · Census block assignment files
How does College Park compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, College Park is the 1,163rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
College Park ranks 278th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 326 |
| Median household income | 278th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 316th | 326 |
| Median home value | 144th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 115th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th | 325 |
| Median age | 326th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 317th | 323 |
| Work from home | 181st | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 266th | 325 |
College Park's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare College Park with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for College Park?
4 of the 57 figures for College Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for College Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in College Park.