Demographics & People — Takoma Park, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,522 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 6,791 |
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| Family Households | 4,308 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6446 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,695 |
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| Black or African American | 5,814 |
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| Asian | 795 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,434 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,781 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,286 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,147 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,125 |
| English | 1,763 |
| Ethiopian | 1,712 |
| German | 1,517 |
| Irish | 1,380 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,242 |
| Other Subsaharan African | 1,046 |
Language
| English Only | 10,243 |
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| Spanish | 1,948 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,157 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 555 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,968 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 36.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Takoma Park, Maryland.
