Glenarden, Maryland
Glenarden, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 3 miles SW of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 12 miles E of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is included in the Washington metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,318 people lived in Glenarden.
The People and Families of Glenarden
In Glenarden, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Glenarden; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Glenarden had a median family income of $45,932.
Political Inclinations
Glenarden residents donated more money ($16,950) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
Glenarden Housing
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Glenarden are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
Commuting
In Glenarden, 77% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the city.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Glenarden | 6,318 | $45,932 |
| Bowie | 50,269 | $82,403 |
| Cheverly | 6,433 | $67,540 |
| District Heights | 5,958 | $61,220 |
| Greenbelt | 21,456 | $55,671 |
| New Carrollton | 12,589 | $56,696 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,885 | $45,332 |
High Points
Glenarden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Profile of Glenarden, MD
Comparing Glenarden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income |  |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | |  |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
