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

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Glenarden6,318$45,932
Bowie50,269$82,403
Cheverly6,433$67,540
District Heights5,958$61,220
Greenbelt21,456$55,671
New Carrollton12,589$56,696
Seat Pleasant4,885$45,332

High Points

Glenarden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Glenarden Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Glenarden Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Glenarden Low Violent Crime

Profile of Glenarden, MD

Comparing Glenarden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
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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

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to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
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Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
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

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Glenarden residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

PartyContributions
Democratic$55,816
Republican$13,705

by Presidential Candidate

CandidateContributions
John Kerry$16,950
George W. Bush$9,205

Glenarden Population (2000)

CategoryCountPercent
Total Population6,318100%
Male2,80744.4%
Female3,51155.6%
Under 182,25135.6%
18+4,06764.4%
65+6099.6%
Median Age30.6 
Average Family Size3.39 
White540.9%
African-American6,05195.8%
Asian410.6%
American Indian & Alaskan230.4%
Other230.4%
Mixed Race1242%
Hispanic (included in categories above)480.8%
Median Family Income (1999)$45,932 
Population In Poverty97815.6%

Glenarden Ancestry

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.

AncestryPercent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)94.8%
African1.1%
Nigerian1%
US/American0.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian0.8%
Ethiopian0.4%
Czech0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Jamaican0.2%
French Canadian0.2%

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Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Glenarden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Lanham Seabrook (20706),
Lanham (20706),
Seabrook (20706),
Uppr Marlboro (20774)

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Glenarden Almanac

CategoryValue
Near Medium City3 miles SW of Bowie, Maryland (center to center)
Nearest Large City12 miles E of Washington, District of Columbia
CountyPrince Georges
Metro AreaWashington
Standard Zip Codes20706, 20774
Phone Area Codes301
Time ZoneEastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight SavingsThe city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude38.92
Longitude-76.799

Glenarden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationGLENN DALE BELL STN
Distance3.2 miles
Jan Temp21 to 42 F
Apr Temp39 to 65 F
Jul Temp63 to 87 F
Oct Temp42 to 68 F
Annual Precip44.6 inches
StationUPPER MARLBORO 3 NNW
Distance3.8 miles
Jan Temp22 to 43 F
Apr Temp41 to 65 F
Jul Temp65 to 87 F
Oct Temp42 to 68 F
Annual Precip43.6 inches
StationNATIONAL ARBORETUM DC
Distance10 miles
Jan Temp24 to 43 F
Apr Temp42 to 66 F
Jul Temp67 to 89 F
Oct Temp44 to 69 F
Annual Precip43.7 inches

Glenarden Hospitals

DOCTOR'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
8118 GOOD LUCK ROAD
(301) 552-8118
Emergency Service: Yes

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