Hyattsville, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,660 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7566.6 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.43% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,344 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hyattsville grew by 23.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,444 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hyattsville has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,066 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.19% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hyattsville is about 12% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,963 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,831 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.1% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hyattsville is about 12.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,831 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hyattsville spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.0 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.0 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 275 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,524 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,998 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hyattsville is 33 minutes, longer than the 29 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
Hyattsville has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Health
Hyattsville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hyattsville, Maryland.
What is the population of Hyattsville, Maryland?
The population of Hyattsville, Maryland is 20,660, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hyattsville, Maryland?
The population density of Hyattsville, Maryland is 7566.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland?
The median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland is $90,066, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hyattsville, Maryland?
The median home price in Hyattsville, Maryland is $274,963, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hyattsville, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Hyattsville, Maryland is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.