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20912

Takoma Park, MD

Total Population
25,823
Median Household Income
$80,593
Median Home Value
$646,100
Median Rent
$1,398

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$80,593
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$646,100
101.2% above state median
Rent
$1,398
100% above state median
Median Age
37.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Takoma Park, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$80,593
+7.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.60 people

Total Households
9,779
Family Households
42.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
31.9%
#2 Industry
Education
26.2%
#3 Industry
Arts,
15.5%
Total Employed Residents:7,561

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.6%
388 workers
Public Transit
20.4%
2,206 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,803
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (20.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.8%
13,599 employed
Labor Force
14,504
897 unemployed
Median Age
37.3 years
Per Capita Income
$47,915
Poverty Rate
13.0%

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