College Park, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in College Park

College Park Estates / Yarrow

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

Demographics of College Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.6%

Households with Children

20.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,470

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 6.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 64.6%
Working Age (35-54): 13.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.3%
Seniors (65+): 6.3%

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: 13.3%
High School / GED: 17.4%
Some College or Associate's: 16.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.7%

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: 13.3%
Single Parents: 7.0%
Couples & Adults: 20.3%
Living Alone: 59.5%

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: 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
Asian: 15.8%
Black or African American: 23.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 38.8%
South Asian: 52.9%
Southeast Asian: 7.0%
Central Asian: 0.3%
Other Asian: 0.9%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 7.0%
Puerto Rican: 9.7%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 2.3%
Central American: 55.9%
South American: 17.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%

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

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.5%
Other White: 54.0%

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: 54.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 13.9%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 29.3%

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: 36.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 15.3%

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: 69.9%
Spanish: 13.0%
European & Indo-European: 7.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 8.0%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 0.9%

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: 1.2%
Elementary (1-4): 1.4%
Middle School (5-8): 2.0%
High School (9-12): 1.3%
College / Graduate: 54.1%
Not Enrolled: 39.9%

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