College Park, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
College Park, 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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A
Health Above average
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F
Income Well below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,178 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5480.9 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.06% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 21.0 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,855 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in College Park grew by 20.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,178 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in College Park is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 60.8% of residents. That is 40.6 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 18,964 60.8% +40.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,206 13.5% -8.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,075 9.9% -11.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,109 6.8% -9.7 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 49.1% of the people living in College Park and men 50.9%.
- Women 49.1% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 50.9% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
College Park has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,594 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.14% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in College Park is about 34% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $366,976 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,658 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 37.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in College Park is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,658 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in College Park spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.1 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,832 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 48,358 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,187 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in College Park is 23 minutes, shorter 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
College Park has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
College Park has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | College Park | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
College Park, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How College Park, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park, MD | 31,178 | $68,594 #2/2 | $366,976 #1/2 | 22.6 min #1/2 |
| Hyattsville, MD | 22,604 | $87,817 | $13,925 | 32.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about College Park, Maryland.
How many people live in College Park, Maryland?
About 31,178 people live in College Park, Maryland, in 7,855 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 21.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 16 years.
Is College Park, Maryland mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, College Park, Maryland has 5,481 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 63 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in College Park, Maryland?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($366,976 against $68,594), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,658 a month takes about 29% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in College Park, Maryland?
Unemployment in College Park, Maryland is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in College Park, Maryland?
21.3% of adults in College Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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