Population 16,506 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Carrollton
Household size in New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
New Carrollton is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.03, even as the national average fell. Only 15 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have 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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
New Carrollton is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, mirroring the country. Only 18 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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in New Carrollton than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points, 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 New Carrollton
Renters in New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in New Carrollton rent: 50.5% 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, 43.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in New Carrollton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. New Carrollton has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland cities.
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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
New Carrollton 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 newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,379 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,448 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,554 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,962 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$583 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in New Carrollton runs $1,962 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rents are up $583 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 New Carrollton
Bachelor's degrees in New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Carrollton: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. New Carrollton has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Maryland cities.
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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.7% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.3% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in New Carrollton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have 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 New Carrollton
| Period | New Carrollton | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Carrollton is close to the national rate: 6.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
New Carrollton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Carrollton | 3.22 | 35.7 | 14.2% | 50.5% | 3.4% | 1966 | $1,962 | 24.4% | 79.3% | 6.1% |
| Riverdale | 3.22 | 37.0 | 19.2% | 28.5% | 4.4% | 1964 | $1,585 | 20.3% | 71.2% | 7.5% |
| Lanham | 3.47 | 39.6 | 17.8% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,892 | 35.2% | 81.5% | 4.8% |
| Landover Hills | 3.46 | 37.8 | 12.5% | 22.1% | 2.3% | 1952 | $2,261 | 14.6% | 70.5% | 6.1% |
| East Riverdale | 3.83 | 31.4 | 19.3% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 1962 | $1,815 | 19.0% | 64.6% | 9.1% |
| Seabrook | 3.24 | 38.0 | 14.6% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,850 | 31.8% | 82.8% | 5.9% |
| Glenarden | 3.05 | 36.1 | 18.5% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 1983 | $2,177 | 33.6% | 82.7% | 5.1% |
| Greenbelt | 2.52 | 37.9 | 21.0% | 53.9% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,855 | 41.7% | 87.7% | 6.5% |
| Landover | 2.74 | 38.0 | 15.9% | 49.9% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,779 | 22.6% | 81.3% | 6.6% |
| Riverdale Park | 3.09 | 32.2 | 26.0% | 52.0% | 3.8% | 1956 | $1,820 | 27.3% | 66.7% | 2.7% |
| Bladensburg | 3.30 | 31.0 | 17.7% | 74.0% | 6.6% | 1966 | $1,649 | 17.6% | 81.6% | 8.5% |
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 New Carrollton. 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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