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
| White | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 29.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 18.6% |
| Construction | 16.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Public Administration | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.0% |
| Retail Trade | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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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.