Town · Maryland
Cottage City, Maryland
Cottage City, town, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Cottage City had 1,329 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,335 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,158 (±173). GEOID 2420050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,329
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,335 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,158 ±173
Median household income
$80,795
±$20,996 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$343,100
±$20,077 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,565
±$529 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Cottage City and what county is it in?
Cottage City is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 0.3 square miles of land, 4,908 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cottage City 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 Cottage City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,329 people lived in Cottage City on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,335 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,158 (±173).
| Measure | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,158 ±173 | 959,754 | no clear change |
| Households | 459 ±70 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.32 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 518 ±80 | 365,506 | no clear change |
Cottage City's population since 2000
From 1,136 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2025: up 17.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cottage City 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 Cottage City?
The median resident of Cottage City is 47.2 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.6%. 39.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 ±7.9 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8% ±4.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±4.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±4.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.3% ±9.2 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.9% ±8.1 pts | 10.8% | +9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.6% ±7.2 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±5.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.2% ±6.9 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.8% ±7.3 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±5.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.8% ±6.0 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.6% ±6.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.5% ±6.6 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8% ±3.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±3.3 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.9 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 Cottage City earn?
Half of Cottage City's 459 households earn less than $80,795 a year (±$20,996), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $82,816 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,795 ±$20,996 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,844 ±$14,182 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,701 ±$5,410 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±8.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±19.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±6.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.4 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±3.4 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 Cottage City?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Cottage City's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,100 by its owner (±$20,077). The median renter pays $1,565 a month including utilities, and 52.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,100 ±$20,077 | $426,000 | +$51,672 |
| Median gross rent | $1,565 ±$529 | $1,799 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.8% ±21.7 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,076 ±$333 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±9.0 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±9.0 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 518 ±80 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1% ±12.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1% ±7.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.6% ±8.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.0% ±5.6 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 Cottage City work and get to work?
59.2% of Cottage City's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±7.6 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.2% ±10.0 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.7% ±7.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±9.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.2 min ±3.4 | 35.2 min | no clear change |
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 Cottage City?
No census tract lies mostly in Cottage City; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8044Prince George's County | 2,724 | $104,583 |
| Tract 8040.02Prince George's County | 4,834 | $82,868 |
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 Cottage City) · Census block assignment files
How does Cottage City compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cottage City is the 9,217th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 90th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Cottage City ranks 251st 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 | 90th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th | 326 |
| Median household income | 251st | 322 |
| Per capita income | 259th | 326 |
| Median home value | 233rd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 199th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 261st | 325 |
| Median age | 47th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 176th | 323 |
| Work from home | 141st | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 81st | 325 |
Cottage City's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Cottage City 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 Cottage City?
13 of the 57 figures for Cottage City 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 Cottage City 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 Cottage City.