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Population Review

Beltsville, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Beltsville, Maryland is 19,086 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $97,115, the median home value is $381,100, and the median age is 40.4.

19,086

Population

2649

People / sq mi

$97,115

Median Income

$381,100

Median Home Value

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Beltsville covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 2649 people per square mile.

About Beltsville, MD

Homeownership is the standout figure in Beltsville: 55.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 19,086 residents, Beltsville is a city in Maryland.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $97,115 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $381,100, with typical rent around $1,989.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 10.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White21.4%
Black or African American29.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,115

Median Household Income

$37,581

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$381,100

Median Home Value

$1,989

Median Rent

55.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

79.4%

High School+

35.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.5%

Drive Alone

63.7%

Public Transit

10.3%

Work From Home

33.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.1%

Foreign Born

47.2%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

13.7%

With Disability

85.6%

Health Insurance

94.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.6%
Construction16.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.7%
Public Administration7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.0%
Retail Trade5.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
Information2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Beltsville, Maryland has a population of 19,086 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Beltsville, Maryland is $97,115, with 8.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Beltsville, Maryland is $381,100, with median monthly rent at $1,989 and a homeownership rate of 55.1%.

The median age in Beltsville, Maryland is 40.4 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.