Lanham, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lanham, Maryland is 11,956 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 121st-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $95,488, the median home value is $413,800, and the median age is 40.1.
11,956
Population
3389
People / sq mi
$95,488
Median Income
$413,800
Median Home Value
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Lanham covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 3389 people per square mile.
About Lanham, MD
Homeownership is the standout figure in Lanham: 76.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Lanham is a city in Maryland with a population of 11,956.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $95,488 — above the US median of $78,538. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $413,800, with typical rent around $2,132.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.1%, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Lanham, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 54.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$95,488
Median Household Income
$31,957
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$413,800
Median Home Value
$2,132
Median Rent
76.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.9%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
65.5%
Public Transit
11.6%
Work From Home
32.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.0%
Foreign Born
57.8%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
13.7%
With Disability
83.5%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.3% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
| Public Administration | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lanham, Maryland has a population of 11,956 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 121st-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Lanham, Maryland is $95,488, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lanham, Maryland is $413,800, with median monthly rent at $2,132 and a homeownership rate of 76.8%.
The median age in Lanham, Maryland is 40.1 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.