City · Maryland
New Carrollton, Maryland
New Carrollton, city, in Prince George's County, Maryland. New Carrollton had 13,644 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,715 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,564 (±30). GEOID 2455400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,644
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,564 ±30
Median household income
$81,509
±$6,953 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$394,900
±$19,753 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,749
±$60 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is New Carrollton and what county is it in?
New Carrollton is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 8,758 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,644 people lived in New Carrollton on July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 13,715 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,564 (±30).
| Measure | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,564 ±30 | 959,754 | +629 |
| Households | 4,527 ±352 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.23 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,699 ±371 | 365,506 | no clear change |
New Carrollton's population since 2000
From 12,589 in 2000 to 13,644 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton?
The median resident of New Carrollton is 35.5 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 55.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.4%. 40.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±3.6 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±4.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±2.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±4.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.4% ±7.8 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 55.9% ±7.5 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.9% ±5.8 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.2% ±5.4 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7% ±2.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8% ±3.4 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.8% ±4.2 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±4.2 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±4.9 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 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 New Carrollton earn?
Half of New Carrollton's 4,527 households earn less than $81,509 a year (±$6,953), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $82,445 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,509 ±$6,953 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,701 ±$8,095 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,818 ±$2,820 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±2.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±4.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.6 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±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 New Carrollton?
Owners occupy 54.1% of New Carrollton's occupied homes and renters 45.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,900 by its owner (±$19,753). The median renter pays $1,749 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,900 ±$19,753 | $426,000 | +$61,259 |
| Median gross rent | $1,749 ±$60 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9% ±11.2 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,193 ±$106 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.1% ±6.1 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.9% ±6.1 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,699 ±371 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.8% ±4.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±3.8 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 New Carrollton work and get to work?
67.6% of New Carrollton's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | New Carrollton | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6% ±3.8 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±2.4 pts | 6.4% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6% ±7.6 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±5.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.4% ±3.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 17.9% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.7 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 New Carrollton?
3 census tracts lie mostly in New Carrollton, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,082 (Tract 8036.13) to $113,429 (Tract 8036.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8036.05Prince George's County | 8,053 | $113,429 |
| Tract 8036.13Prince George's County | 7,558 | $74,082 |
| Tract 8036.10Prince George's County | 3,940 | $84,632 |
| Tract 8036.12Prince George's County | 3,992 | $75,957 |
| Tract 8036.06Prince George's County | 4,740 | $97,847 |
| Tract 8038.03Prince George's County | 5,930 | $91,553 |
| Tract 8067.06Prince George's County | 4,030 | $104,545 |
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 New Carrollton) · Census block assignment files
How does New Carrollton compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Carrollton is the 2,574th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
New Carrollton ranks 247th 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 | 20th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 326 |
| Median household income | 247th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 289th | 326 |
| Median home value | 186th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 177th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 262nd | 325 |
| Median age | 274th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 268th | 323 |
| Work from home | 251st | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 325 |
New Carrollton's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton?
12 of the 57 figures for New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton.