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Population Review

College Park, Maryland Population 2026

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

The population of College Park, Maryland is 34,397 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $74,867, the median home value is $429,000, and the median age is 21.6.

The population has grown 13.9% since 2010 (30,448 → 34,667).

34,397

Population

6124

People / sq mi

$74,867

Median Income

$429,000

Median Home Value

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College Park covers 5.6 sq mi of land at 6124 people per square mile.

About College Park, MD

Age is the most distinctive thing about College Park: a median age of 21.6, younger than the national median. College Park is a city in Maryland with a population of 34,397. It ranks #33 among cities in Maryland by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $74,867 — near the US median of $78,538. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $429,000, with typical rent around $1,846.

College attainment is above the local norm at 49.4%, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.5% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

College Park city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of College Park city had a population of 30,448 in 2010 and 34,667 in 2024, a 13.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,712 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.95%.

2020 · 35K20102024
College Park city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

34,667

Population (2024)

30,448

Population (2010)

34,712

Peak (2020)

0.95%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201030,448
201131,030
201231,078
201331,923
201432,037
201532,172
201632,202
201732,202
201832,183
201932,163
202034,712
202134,522
202234,374
202334,434
202434,667

Race & Ethnicity

White41.6%
Black or African American24.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$74,867

Median Household Income

$26,568

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$429,000

Median Home Value

$1,846

Median Rent

38.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.9%

High School+

49.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.9%

Drive Alone

48.2%

Public Transit

15.5%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.7%

Foreign Born

70.2%

Non-English at Home

2.4%

Veterans

6.3%

With Disability

91.4%

Health Insurance

99.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management35.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.7%
Construction9.8%
Public Administration6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Retail Trade3.1%
Information2.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

College Park, Maryland has a population of 34,397 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in College Park, Maryland is $74,867, with 8.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in College Park, Maryland is $429,000, with median monthly rent at $1,846 and a homeownership rate of 38.2%.

The median age in College Park, Maryland is 21.6 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The population has grown 13.9% since 2010 (30,448 → 34,667).

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

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