Census-designated place · Maryland
National Harbor, Maryland
National Harbor, census-designated place, in Prince George's County, Maryland. National Harbor had 4,454 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±799). GEOID 2455018.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,454
±799 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,509
Median household income
$109,707
±$19,937 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$472,500
±$46,771 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,271
±$645 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is National Harbor and what county is it in?
National Harbor is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 4,324 residents per square mile in 2020.
National Harbor 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 National Harbor, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts National Harbor's population at 4,454 (±799). The 2020 Census counted 5,509 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; National Harbor is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | National Harbor | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,454 ±799 | 959,754 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,343 ±298 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.90 ±0.24 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,596 ±254 | 365,506 | no clear change |
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 National Harbor?
The median resident of National Harbor is 48.6 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 46.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 16.1%. 23.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | National Harbor | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 ±2.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 6.8% ±4.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±6.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 45.7% ±8.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.0% ±10.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±6.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 46.9% ±14.1 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.4% ±8.6 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±7.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.8% ±9.3 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±10.1 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.1% ±6.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±5.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±12.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±6.2 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.1% ±11.8 pts | 36.7% | +13.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.3% ±9.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.9% ±9.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.3% ±6.0 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 National Harbor earn?
Half of National Harbor's 2,343 households earn less than $109,707 a year (±$19,937), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $110,563 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | National Harbor | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,707 ±$19,937 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,564 ±$23,020 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $71,004 ±$11,703 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±12.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.9% ±44.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±7.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.3 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±3.7 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 National Harbor?
Owners occupy 57.5% of National Harbor's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $472,500 by its owner (±$46,771). The median renter pays $2,271 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | National Harbor | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $472,500 ±$46,771 | $426,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,271 ±$645 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6% ±24.1 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,813 ±$675 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±11.2 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±11.2 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,596 ±254 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 18.8% ±7.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2% ±5.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.9% ±9.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±3.7 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 National Harbor work and get to work?
60.8% of National Harbor's workers drive alone and 26.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.0 minutes.
| Measure | National Harbor | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±7.2 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±7.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.8% ±7.7 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±2.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.0% ±4.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.9% ±7.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.0 min ±3.9 | 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 National Harbor?
1 census tract lies mostly in National Harbor, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8014.04Prince George's County | 6,168 | $106,509 |
| Tract 8014.11Prince George's County | 2,869 | $135,250 |
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 National Harbor) · Census block assignment files
How does National Harbor compare with other places in Maryland?
National Harbor ranks 165th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 216th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 326 |
| Median household income | 165th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 326 |
| Median home value | 121st | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 288 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 325 |
| Median age | 33rd | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 256th | 323 |
| Work from home | 59th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 83rd | 325 |
National Harbor's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare National Harbor 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 National Harbor?
20 of the 57 figures for National Harbor 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 National Harbor 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' school search.