Chillum, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Chillum, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,171 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9454.1 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.58% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,631 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Chillum grew by 8.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,171 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Chillum is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.5% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,342 22.8% +2.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,896 24.5% +2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,014 18.7% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,107 12.8% -3.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Chillum and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 49.3% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Chillum has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,952 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.50% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chillum is about 22% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $322,020 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,702 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Chillum is about 15.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,702 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chillum spend about 67 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 279 hours, about 11.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.5 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.0 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 279 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,659 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,296 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,886 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Chillum is 34 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chillum has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Chillum has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Chillum, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chillum, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillum, MD | 32,171 | $80,952 #3/3 | $322,020 #1/2 | 33.5 min #2/3 |
| Langley Park, MD | 21,649 | $83,762 | — | 38.9 min |
| Hyattsville, MD | 22,604 | $87,817 | $13,925 | 32.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chillum, Maryland.
How big is Chillum, Maryland by population?
About 32,171 people live in Chillum, Maryland, in 10,631 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 37.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Chillum, Maryland?
Averaged over its land area, Chillum, Maryland has 9,454 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 109 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Chillum, Maryland?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($322,020 against $80,952), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,702 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Chillum, Maryland?
Unemployment in Chillum, Maryland is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Chillum, Maryland?
23.1% of adults in Chillum, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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