Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 6 miles NW of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 11 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Greenbelt has a population of 21,456.
The People and Families of Greenbelt
In Greenbelt, about 37% of adults are married. Greenbelt offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 60% of Greenbelt is non-white. No single racial group represents Greenbelt, a city where diversity is valued.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Greenbelt had a median family income of $55,671. Greenbelt enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Political Inclinations
Residents of Greenbelt gave more campaign money ($14,710) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Greenbelt Housing
Owners occupy 46% of the housing units in Greenbelt. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
Commuting
In Greenbelt, 80% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Greenbelt, try the public transportation system.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt | 21,456 | $55,671 |
| Bladensburg | 7,661 | $41,394 |
| Cheverly | 6,433 | $67,540 |
| College Park | 24,657 | $62,759 |
| Hyattsville | 14,733 | $51,625 |
| Mount Rainier | 8,498 | $39,060 |
| New Carrollton | 12,589 | $56,696 |
High Points
Greenbelt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Profile of Greenbelt, MD
Comparing Greenbelt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | |  |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
