Population 13,492 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mitchellville
Household size in Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Mitchellville holds 2.90 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.00 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Mitchellville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 are older.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Mitchellville (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Mitchellville
Renters in Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.3% of households in Mitchellville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About one in seven owners (13.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Mitchellville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Mitchellville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Mitchellville has newer homes than at least four in five Maryland cities.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,904 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,989 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,386 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,395 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$491 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mitchellville costs $2,395 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $491 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Mitchellville
Bachelor's degrees in Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.3% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mitchellville is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mitchellville: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Mitchellville
| Period | Mitchellville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Mitchellville is the same as the national rate. Unemployment is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Mitchellville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchellville | 2.90 | 47.3 | 11.1% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 1994 | $2,395 | 54.3% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Lake Arbor | 2.36 | 42.6 | 17.3% | 47.8% | 6.8% | 1997 | $2,322 | 53.3% | 95.8% | 6.8% |
| Glenarden | 3.05 | 36.1 | 18.5% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 1983 | $2,177 | 33.6% | 82.7% | 5.1% |
| Lanham | 3.47 | 39.6 | 17.8% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,892 | 35.2% | 81.5% | 4.8% |
| Glenn Dale | 2.98 | 43.5 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 1998 | $1,608 | 51.2% | 91.9% | 8.0% |
| Kettering | 2.47 | 47.7 | 17.0% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 1991 | $2,292 | 41.9% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| Bowie | 2.78 | 42.8 | 11.2% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 1986 | $2,596 | 54.0% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Seabrook | 3.24 | 38.0 | 14.6% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,850 | 31.8% | 82.8% | 5.9% |
| Summerfield | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.5% | 52.8% | 7.4% | 1986 | $2,265 | 29.6% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| New Carrollton | 3.22 | 35.7 | 14.2% | 50.5% | 3.4% | 1966 | $1,962 | 24.4% | 79.3% | 6.1% |
| Largo | 2.42 | 40.9 | 18.2% | 36.8% | 6.0% | 1987 | $2,143 | 44.6% | 93.8% | 6.4% |
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 Mitchellville. 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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