City · Maryland
Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt, city, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Greenbelt had 24,948 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,921 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 24,678 (±55). GEOID 2434775.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,948
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,678 ±55
Median household income
$85,997
±$9,641 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$255,400
±$39,885 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,848
±$38 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Greenbelt and what county is it in?
Greenbelt is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 3,992 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,948 people lived in Greenbelt on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 24,921 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 24,678 (±55).
| Measure | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,678 ±55 | 959,754 | +1,459 |
| Households | 10,351 ±655 | 347,744 | +1,001 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.15 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,940 ±623 | 365,506 | +1,105 |
Greenbelt's population since 2000
From 21,456 in 2000 to 24,948 in 2025: up 16.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt?
The median resident of Greenbelt is 34.6 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%. 29.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 ±2.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±3.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±2.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±2.2 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2% ±5.0 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.0% ±2.6 pts | 10.8% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.9% ±5.1 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.3% ±4.0 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.5% ±4.7 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±2.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±1.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.3% ±3.8 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.5% ±3.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.1% ±5.1 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.7 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 Greenbelt earn?
Half of Greenbelt's 10,351 households earn less than $85,997 a year (±$9,641), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $88,283 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,997 ±$9,641 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,945 ±$10,500 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,758 ±$5,259 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1% ±5.5 pts | 10.8% | +8.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.2% ±13.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5% ±3.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.6 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±2.4 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 Greenbelt?
Owners occupy 47.1% of Greenbelt's occupied homes and renters 52.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $255,400 by its owner (±$39,885). The median renter pays $1,848 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $255,400 ±$39,885 | $426,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,848 ±$38 | $1,799 | −$133 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2% ±6.2 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,085 ±$183 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.1% ±4.4 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.9% ±4.4 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 10,940 ±623 | 365,506 | +1,105 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 10.6% ±2.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±4.8 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 Greenbelt work and get to work?
58.5% of Greenbelt's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Greenbelt | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8% ±3.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±3.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 58.5% ±4.9 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±2.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.0% ±3.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7% ±3.1 pts | 17.9% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±3.0 | 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 Greenbelt?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Greenbelt, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,293 (Tract 8067.13) to $140,366 (Tract 8067.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8067.14Prince George's County | 6,948 | $100,171 |
| Tract 8067.10Prince George's County | 4,632 | $140,366 |
| Tract 8067.08Prince George's County | 3,798 | $66,990 |
| Tract 8067.13Prince George's County | 3,408 | $63,293 |
| Tract 8067.12Prince George's County | 3,561 | $84,132 |
| Tract 8067.06Prince George's County | 4,030 | $104,545 |
| Tract 8074.08Prince George's County | 5,990 | $110,550 |
| Tract 8036.05Prince George's County | 8,053 | $113,429 |
| Tract 8066.02Prince George's County | 4,959 | $85,987 |
| Tract 8071.02Prince George's County | 2,862 | $151,111 |
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 Greenbelt) · Census block assignment files
How does Greenbelt compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenbelt is the 1,625th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Greenbelt ranks 232nd 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 | 11th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 65th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th | 326 |
| Median household income | 232nd | 322 |
| Per capita income | 194th | 326 |
| Median home value | 286th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 126th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 126th | 325 |
| Median age | 289th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 296th | 323 |
| Work from home | 171st | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 109th | 325 |
Greenbelt's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt?
8 of the 57 figures for Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt.