Hyattsville, Maryland Income Statistics
Hyattsville Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,817 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,292 | $75,715 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.2% | 20.7% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 13.4% | 20.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Hyattsville is about 15% lower than in Maryland. Income has been growing faster in Hyattsville (4.2%/yr) than in Maryland (4.0%/yr).
About 16% of adults in Hyattsville earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Maryland average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland grew by 74.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $87,817 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.2% per year.
Hyattsville started 1.5% below the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had overtaken it by 2010, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its income was 9.2% higher.
Income Distribution in Hyattsville
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,753 households (43.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 13.9% of households in Hyattsville had an income under $35,000 and 23.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Hyattsville has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (19.8% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (4.0% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 316 | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 128 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 343 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 414 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 815 | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,710 | 19.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,140 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,761 | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 841 | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,151 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,618 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,945 residents (16.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 18.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.1% of Hyattsville residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 23.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 24.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Hyattsville has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.0% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (7.1% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,195 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,297 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 698 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,238 | 12.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,594 | 8.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,717 | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,018 | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,457 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,945 | 16.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 18,158 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Hyattsville
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.517 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $59,709 | $84,327 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $69,839 | $72,201 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -17.0% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Hyattsville, it is 0.517, lower than Maryland's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Women's income is about 17% more than men's income in Hyattsville, Maryland. Over a 35-year career, a 17% wage gap accumulates to roughly $354,550 in unearned income for male workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hyattsville, Maryland has narrowed from about 20% to -17% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $17,921 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Hyattsville | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 23.7% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 32 | 28 | 22 |
Approximately 670 people are unemployed in Hyattsville, Maryland.
The average commute time in Hyattsville is 32 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Hyattsville, Maryland has fallen from 7.3% to 4.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.5% in 2012 and fell as low as 3.4% in 2019.
Hyattsville has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. The gap has narrowed from 1.4 points in 2011 to 0.4 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hyattsville, Maryland has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Hyattsville, Maryland.
How Rich Is Hyattsville, Maryland?
Hyattsville has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $87,817, about 15% lower than the Maryland average of $103,916.
Are incomes growing in Hyattsville, Maryland?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland rose 74%, from $50,377 to $87,817. Over the same years, income here outpaced Maryland as a whole: +74% against +49%.
What was the median household income in Hyattsville in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland was $90,016, up 5% from $85,861 in 2022. The Maryland median that year was $101,974.
What was the median household income in Hyattsville in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Hyattsville, Maryland was $77,725. By 2024 it had risen 13% to $87,817.
What is the Gini coefficient in Hyattsville, Maryland?
The Gini coefficient in Hyattsville is 0.517. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Hyattsville, Maryland?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hyattsville, Maryland has narrowed from about 20% to -17% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $17,921 since 2009.
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