Population 959,754 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prince George's County
Household size in Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Prince George's County holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest. Prince George's County has larger households than the great majority of Maryland counties.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Prince George's County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Prince George's County (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Maryland's 24 counties, only two 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 Prince George's County
Renters in Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Prince George's County rent their homes (37.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About a quarter of owners (24.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Maryland's 24 counties, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Prince George's County: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. Vacancy is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Prince George's County was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,405 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,489 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,757 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,013 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prince George's County costs $2,013 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rents are up $608 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% 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 Prince George's County
Bachelor's degrees in Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Prince George's County (36.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Washington area (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Prince George's County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Few Maryland counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 24.
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 Prince George's County
| Period | Prince George's County | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Prince George's County than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Prince George's County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | 2.84 | 39.7 | 14.8% | 37.7% | 5.8% | 1979 | $2,013 | 36.8% | 86.1% | 6.4% |
| District of Columbia | 2.09 | 36.2 | 12.2% | 58.5% | 10.4% | 1963 | $2,078 | 63.4% | 92.7% | 7.0% |
| Arlington County | 2.22 | 37.2 | 5.4% | 58.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $2,524 | 76.4% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| Alexandria City | 2.16 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,278 | 64.9% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| Falls Church City | 2.45 | 40.2 | 6.1% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 1973 | $2,271 | 79.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Montgomery County | 2.85 | 41.4 | 9.8% | 34.7% | 5.0% | 1979 | $2,358 | 60.1% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| Anne Arundel County | 2.67 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 24.9% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,121 | 45.8% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Fairfax County | 2.85 | 40.1 | 7.6% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1982 | $2,579 | 64.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Fairfax City | 2.74 | 36.8 | 6.5% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 1970 | $2,239 | 62.5% | 90.3% | 3.2% |
| Loudoun County | 3.05 | 38.7 | 7.9% | 22.1% | 3.8% | 2002 | $2,605 | 66.3% | 94.2% | 3.4% |
| Queen Anne's County | 2.60 | 44.4 | 8.7% | 17.1% | 9.6% | 1990 | $1,695 | 37.2% | 93.3% | 3.9% |
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 Prince George's County. 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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