Prince George's County, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 917,698 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1840.0 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 344,514 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Prince George's County grew by 14.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 955,491 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Prince George's County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,780 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.12% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prince George's County is about 1% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $358,528 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,761 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.3% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Prince George's County is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,761 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prince George's County spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 272 hours, about 11.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.6 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.2 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 272 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,425 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,501 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,844 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maryland:
Allegany County (17.5 min), Wicomico County (17.8 min), Talbot County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Charles County (41.7 min), Calvert County (35.3 min), Prince George's County (32.6 min).
The average commute time in Prince George's County 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
Prince George's County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maryland:
Howard County (0.5), Montgomery County (0.5), Talbot County (0.4).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Caroline County (0.2), Allegany County (0.2).
Health
Prince George's County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prince George's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.8% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maryland:
Montgomery County (0.8), Howard County (0.8), Frederick County (0.8).
Lowest:
Baltimore city (0.8), Somerset County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Prince George's County, Maryland?
The population of Prince George's County, Maryland is 917,698, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Prince George's County, Maryland?
The population density of Prince George's County, Maryland is 1840.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Prince George's County, Maryland?
The median household income in Prince George's County, Maryland is $100,780, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Prince George's County, Maryland?
The median home price in Prince George's County, Maryland is $358,528, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Prince George's County, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Prince George's County, Maryland is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.