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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

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

About Beltsville, MD

Beltsville is a city in Maryland with a population of 19,086. It ranks #70 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 40.4, older than the national median. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income in Beltsville is $97,115, above the US median of $74,580. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $381,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,989. The homeownership rate of 55.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Beltsville reflects 35.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.9 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.

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

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