City · Maryland
Glenarden, Maryland
Glenarden, city, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Glenarden had 6,422 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,402 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,344 (±32). GEOID 2432500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,422
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,402 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,344 ±32
Median household income
$106,414
±$12,883 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$409,700
±$27,105 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,620
±$211 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Glenarden and what county is it in?
Glenarden is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 5,362 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glenarden 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 Glenarden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,422 people lived in Glenarden on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,402 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,344 (±32).
| Measure | Glenarden | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,344 ±32 | 959,754 | +204 |
| Households | 2,255 ±220 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.27 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,292 ±222 | 365,506 | no clear change |
Glenarden's population since 2000
From 6,318 in 2000 to 6,422 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glenarden 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 Glenarden?
The median resident of Glenarden is 39.6 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.8%. 26.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glenarden | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±3.2 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±4.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±4.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.8% ±7.5 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.4% ±7.6 pts | 58.2% | −9.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.8% ±6.4 pts | 25.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.2% ±7.0 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±4.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±5.0 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4% ±4.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.5% ±5.9 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.6% ±4.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±3.4 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.1 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 Glenarden earn?
Half of Glenarden's 2,255 households earn less than $106,414 a year (±$12,883), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $106,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glenarden | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,414 ±$12,883 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,030 ±$11,293 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,605 ±$4,271 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.9 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±5.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±5.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±3.4 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±3.8 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 Glenarden?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Glenarden's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 by its owner (±$27,105). The median renter pays $1,620 a month including utilities, and 26.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glenarden | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,700 ±$27,105 | $426,000 | +$69,536 |
| Median gross rent | $1,620 ±$211 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.9% ±13.7 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,424 ±$256 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±5.7 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±5.7 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,292 ±222 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±5.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.5% ±6.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.5% ±7.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.5% ±4.7 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 Glenarden work and get to work?
58.4% of Glenarden's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes.
| Measure | Glenarden | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±7.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 58.4% ±8.7 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±4.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±5.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.5% ±7.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min ±5.1 | 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 Glenarden?
1 census tract lies mostly in Glenarden, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8035.21Prince George's County | 8,767 | $166,861 |
| Tract 8035.08Prince George's County | 3,743 | $76,719 |
| Tract 8035.09Prince George's County | 3,854 | $72,042 |
| Tract 8036.02Prince George's County | 2,202 | $76,006 |
| Tract 8036.01Prince George's County | 3,815 | $111,759 |
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 Glenarden) · Census block assignment files
How does Glenarden compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glenarden is the 4,271st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Glenarden ranks 172nd 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 | 34th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 63rd | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 326 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 322 |
| Per capita income | 226th | 326 |
| Median home value | 174th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 187th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 169th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 217th | 325 |
| Median age | 170th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 147th | 323 |
| Work from home | 131st | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 96th | 325 |
Glenarden's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Glenarden 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 Glenarden?
16 of the 57 figures for Glenarden 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 Glenarden 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 Glenarden.