Chillum, MD

City

Demographics of Chillum

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.6%

Households with Children

35.6%

School Enrollment K-12

3,943

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 12.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 27.9%
High School / GED: 29.7%
Some College or Associate's: 19.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.6%
Single Parents: 17.9%
Couples & Adults: 33.3%
Living Alone: 31.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 50.2%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 39.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.2%
Puerto Rican: 1.5%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 6.4%
Central American: 76.5%
South American: 2.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 42.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 16.7%
Caribbean: 9.7%
Other Black: 30.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 20.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 17.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 34.6%
Spanish: 47.7%
European & Indo-European: 5.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 10.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chillum

Neighborhood

Prince George's, MD

Green Meadows / Brookside Manor

Chillum Heights / Chillum Gardens

Adelphi Park / University Gardens

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources