Wheaton, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wheaton, Maryland is 52,172 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $107,349, the median home value is $483,100, and the median age is 36.8.
52,172
Population
7563
People / sq mi
$107,349
Median Income
$483,100
Median Home Value
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Wheaton covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 7563 people per square mile.
About Wheaton, MD
Wheaton stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 7,563 people per square mile. Wheaton is a city in Maryland with a population of 52,172. It ranks #18 among cities in Maryland by population.
Households take in a median $107,349, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $483,100, with typical rent around $2,151.
Roughly 38.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Wheaton: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.2% |
| Black or African American | 20.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$107,349
Median Household Income
$42,639
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$483,100
Median Home Value
$2,151
Median Rent
65.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.6%
High School+
38.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
12.5%
Drive Alone
56.7%
Public Transit
17.5%
Work From Home
33.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.4%
Foreign Born
38.8%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
8.0%
With Disability
86.1%
Health Insurance
97.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.8% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 8.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wheaton, Maryland has a population of 52,172 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Wheaton, Maryland is $107,349, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wheaton, Maryland is $483,100, with median monthly rent at $2,151 and a homeownership rate of 65.2%.
The median age in Wheaton, Maryland is 36.8 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.