Census tract · Prince George's County
Census Tract 8004.01, Prince George's County, Maryland
Census Tract 8004.01, GEOID 24033800401, in Prince George's County, Maryland, mostly within Bowie (77% of its census blocks). 2,492 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±212); the 2020 Census counted 2,592.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,492
±212 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,592
Median household income
$141,701
±$14,142 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $101,798
Median home value
$475,900
±$16,888 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $426,000
Median gross rent
$3,357
±$308 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $1,799
Where is Census Tract 8004.01?
Census Tract 8004.01 is one of 214 census tracts in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 1.90 square miles of land, 1,366 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 24033800401, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Bowie | 77% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 8004.01: Tract 7022.04 in Anne Arundel County ($168,125), Tract 7407.04 in Anne Arundel County ($132,069), Tract 8004.02 ($125,480), Tract 8004.03 ($157,917), Tract 8004.10 ($187,727) and Tract 8005.04 ($145,455). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 8004.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 8004.01's population at 2,492 (±212) in 881 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,592 residents and 927 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 8004.01 | Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,492±212 | 57,926 |
| Households | 881±81 | 21,551 |
| Average household size | 2.76±0.24 | 2.66 |
| Housing units | 887±81 | 22,070 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 8004.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 8004.01 is 48.3 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.9%. 14.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 8004.01 | Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3±6.8 | 44.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8%±4.6 pts | 21.1% |
| 65 years and over | 24.8%±6.1 pts | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3%±5.8 pts | 10.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.2%±8.0 pts | 26.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.9%±6.7 pts | 53.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.9%±4.2 pts | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.8 pts | 5.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.9%±4.5 pts | 16.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.4%±6.7 pts | 17.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2%±3.9 pts | 9.9% |
| With a disability | 9.1%±2.7 pts | 10.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±2.6 pts | 3.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±3.2 pts | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.5%±5.9 pts | 50.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.8%±5.2 pts | 24.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2%±6.5 pts | 90.5% |
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 Census Tract 8004.01 earn?
Half of the 881 households in Census Tract 8004.01 earn less than $141,701 a year (±$14,142), against $101,798 across Prince George's County: 37th highest of the county's 212 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 8004.01 | Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,701±$14,142 | $141,995 |
| Mean household income | $176,996±$21,984 | $164,027 |
| Per capita income | $64,906±$7,727 | $61,564 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.7%±2.1 pts | 2.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±2.5 pts | 7.0% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8%±1.5 pts | 98.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0%±3.4 pts | 97.2% |
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 Census Tract 8004.01?
Owners occupy 97.7% of Census Tract 8004.01's occupied homes and renters 2.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $475,900 by its owner (±$16,888). The median renter pays $3,357 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 8004.01 | Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $475,900±$16,888 | $459,300 |
| Median gross rent | $3,357±$308 | $2,330 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0%±43.6 pts | 47.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,660±$146 | $2,644 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 97.7%±2.0 pts | 83.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 16.1% |
| Housing units | 887±81 | 22,070 |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.9%±0.4 pts | 72.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 3.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±2.5 pts | 1.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 2.4% |
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 Census Tract 8004.01 get to work?
58.5% of Census Tract 8004.01's workers drive alone and 33.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Tract 8004.01 | Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2%±5.2 pts | 71.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4%±3.7 pts | 4.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 58.5%±8.1 pts | 60.6% |
| Carpooled | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 8.1% |
| Public transportation | 2.2%±1.8 pts | 3.0% |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 33.1%±7.2 pts | 26.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.7 min±7.2 | 34.8 min |
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
How does Census Tract 8004.01 compare with the other tracts in Prince George's County?
Among Prince George's County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 8004.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Prince George's County | In Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 197th of 214 | 14th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th of 214 | 12th of 15 |
| Median household income | 37th of 212 | 10th of 15 |
| Per capita income | 25th of 213 | 6th of 15 |
| Median home value | 49th of 209 | 7th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 195 | 1st of 13 |
| Poverty rate | 122nd of 126 | 6th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 212 | 10th of 15 |
| Median age | 22nd of 214 | 2nd of 15 |
| Owner-occupied share | 5th of 206 | 2nd of 15 |
The tracts next to it on Prince George's County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8013.05 | 34th | $144,700±$36,800 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8013.07 | 35th | $143,350±$20,382 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8014.07 | 36th | $142,731±$18,875 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8004.01 | 37th | $141,701±$14,142 |
| Tract 8067.10 | 38th | $140,366±$27,023 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8004.11 | 39th | $140,095±$19,935 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8069 | 40th | $139,969±$24,406 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 8004.01?
Every figure for Census Tract 8004.01 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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