Lanham, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
11,956
Population
3,387/sq mi density
$95,488
Median Income
$31,957 per capita
$413,800
Home Value
$469,383 Zillow
$2,132
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,488 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$413,800 home value, $2,132/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,956
Census 2023
Population Density
3,387
per square mile
Land Area
3.5
square miles (9.1 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 54% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 30.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
9.1%
Black
54%
Hispanic
30.9%
Asian
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 43.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.8%
Spanish
43.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
37.8%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.7%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.5%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
16.5%
92% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.408
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,956 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,387 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
Language
| English Only | 57.8% |
| Spanish | 43.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 37.8% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 13.7% |
| Health Insurance | 83.5% |
| Uninsured | 16.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.408 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |