Suitland, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Suitland, 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,950 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5635.7 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,745 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Suitland declined by 5.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,950 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Suitland is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.7% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,536 23.1% +2.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,680 23.7% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,105 21.3% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,234 13.5% -3.0 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 53.6% of the people living in Suitland and men 46.4%.
- Women 53.6% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 46.4% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Suitland has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,599 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.76% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Suitland is about 30% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $349,984 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,709 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 37.0% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Suitland is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,709 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Suitland spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 265 hours, about 11.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.8 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.6 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 265 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,211 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,414 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,803 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Suitland is 32 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
Suitland has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Suitland has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Suitland, Maryland.
How big is Suitland, Maryland by population?
About 23,950 people live in Suitland, Maryland, in 10,745 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Suitland, Maryland?
Averaged over its land area, Suitland, Maryland has 5,636 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 65 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Suitland, Maryland an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($349,984 against $72,599), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,709 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Suitland, Maryland?
Unemployment in Suitland, Maryland is 8.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Suitland, Maryland have a college degree?
19.6% of adults in Suitland, 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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