City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

New Carrollton, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Carrollton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

13,544
Residents
$80,292
Median income
$378,300
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

New Carrollton - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, New Carrollton places in the 62nd percentile for household income and the 34th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

62nd
percentile, household income
75th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
34th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Carrollton, MD

13,544 people live in New Carrollton, Maryland - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. New Carrollton households earn a median of $80,292 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.2%. Home values in New Carrollton run a median of $378,300, and the median resident age is 34.1 years. About 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 64.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1938.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,246 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for New Carrollton workers runs 30.1 minutes, with 71.9% driving alone and 9.5% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

13,544 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$80,292 /yr

Poverty 3.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does New Carrollton compare to other US cities?

Here's how New Carrollton stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 62% higher than other cities
Home value 75% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities
Safety 34% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maryland alone, New Carrollton ranks #33 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New Carrollton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Maryland's city distribution

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, New Carrollton ranks #1 - the 66th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New Carrollton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#309 of 445
31st percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#207 of 450
54th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#262 of 479
45th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#284 of 479
41st percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

62ndIncome percentile
34thSafety percentile

62nd percentile nationally for median household income · 34th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

New Carrollton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

New Carrollton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 38 Avg. percentile National median
New Carrollton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How New Carrollton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$378,300 25th percentile more affordable than 25% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Carrollton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Carrollton, MD New Carrollton, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Carrollton, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Carrollton, MD median $80,292/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Carrollton, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Carrollton, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
13,544
Median Income
$80,292
Median Home Value
$378,300
Median Age
34.1
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1938.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
293.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1645.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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13,300 residents13,400 residents13,500 residents13,600 residents13,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 13,620 residents 13,644 residents ▲ +0.2%
New Carrollton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
30.1 minutes
Drive Alone
71.9%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
6.0%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
9.5%
Other
1.4%

Based on 6,220 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Carrollton sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Lexington Park
13,419 people
Brock Hall
13,400 people
Joppatowne
13,397 people
Flower Hill
13,743 people
Accokeek
13,226 people
California
13,223 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Carrollton's 13,544 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Powell, TN
13,544 people
Vinings, GA
13,538 people
Eatontown, NJ
13,537 people
Groveton, VA
13,563 people
Glen Carbon, IL
13,521 people
Beeville, TX
13,518 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Carrollton's $80,292 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

East Tulare Villa, CA
$80,294 median income
Lone Tree, IA
$80,294 median income
Bradford, NH
$80,288 median income
Hopland, CA
$80,298 median income
Newnan, GA
$80,299 median income
Beaumont, MS
$80,302 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Carrollton, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Carrollton, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 8.1% 61.3% 22.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 29.3% White 8.1% Black or African American 61.3% Asian 1.4% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 22.2% Two or more races 5.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Carrollton compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Carrollton (this city) 13,544 $80,292
Lexington Park 13,419 $89,167
Brock Hall 13,400 $190,896
Joppatowne 13,397 $109,589
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Carrollton, MD?

What is the population of New Carrollton, MD? +

New Carrollton, MD has a population of 13,544 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Carrollton, MD? +

The median household income in New Carrollton is $80,292 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Carrollton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Carrollton; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is New Carrollton, MD safe? +

New Carrollton has a total crime rate of 1938.1 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in New Carrollton, MD? +

The median home value in New Carrollton is $378,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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