Population 55,819 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hyattsville
Household size in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.29 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.36 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.49 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.55 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hyattsville are large by national standards, averaging 3.55 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Hyattsville is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 34.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only seven of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hyattsville: 22.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hyattsville
Renters in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.0% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hyattsville rent: 55.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Hyattsville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Hyattsville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,183 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,258 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,476 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,850 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$667 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hyattsville pays $1,850 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rents are up $667 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hyattsville
Bachelor's degrees in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Hyattsville (28.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.3% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in Hyattsville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hyattsville
| Period | Hyattsville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Hyattsville than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hyattsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyattsville | 3.55 | 33.3 | 22.1% | 55.4% | 4.4% | 1966 | $1,850 | 28.9% | 64.9% | 6.3% |
| University Park | 2.63 | 45.0 | 1.6% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 1954 | $2,717 | 74.2% | 93.8% | 4.1% |
| Riverdale Park | 3.09 | 32.2 | 26.0% | 52.0% | 3.8% | 1956 | $1,820 | 27.3% | 66.7% | 2.7% |
| Chillum | 3.00 | 38.1 | 19.4% | 58.5% | 6.1% | 1966 | $1,779 | 24.6% | 70.1% | 5.7% |
| Edmonston | 2.84 | 34.1 | 9.4% | 35.3% | 3.9% | 1964 | $1,884 | 36.5% | 78.9% | 7.3% |
| North Brentwood | 2.67 | 39.5 | 17.4% | 45.0% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,901 | 25.2% | 65.1% | 5.0% |
| Brentwood | 2.60 | 39.7 | 15.0% | 57.8% | 4.2% | 1956 | $1,854 | 26.3% | 67.3% | 5.7% |
| Mount Rainier | 2.33 | 39.4 | 10.5% | 73.4% | 5.6% | 1958 | $1,633 | 36.0% | 83.5% | 6.4% |
| Cottage City | 2.51 | 47.2 | 13.5% | 26.6% | 11.4% | 1953 | $1,565 | 24.5% | 77.6% | 6.6% |
| East Riverdale | 3.83 | 31.4 | 19.3% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 1962 | $1,815 | 19.0% | 64.6% | 9.1% |
| College Park | 2.62 | 27.9 | 6.9% | 64.9% | 14.8% | 1989 | $1,708 | 56.4% | 90.4% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hyattsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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