Takoma Park, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · District of Columbia County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
17,522
Population
8,384/sq mi density
$97,872
Median Income
$57,520 per capita
$721,500
Home Value
$674,379 Zillow
$1,388
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
540
Violent Crime/100K
7,085 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$97,872 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$721,500 home value, $1,388/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
540 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,522
Census 2023
Population Density
8,384
per square mile
Land Area
0.8
square miles (2.1 km²)
Median Age
41.1 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 33.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
43.9%
Black
33.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63.4%
Spanish
34.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
31.1%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.3%
36% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.6%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.4%
14% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.517
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,522 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 8,384 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 33.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
Language
| English Only | 63.4% |
| Spanish | 34.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 31.1% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 8.3% |
| Health Insurance | 92.6% |
| Uninsured | 7.4% |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.517 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |