New Carrollton, Maryland

New Carrollton, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 6 miles W of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. New Carrollton has a population of 12,589.

The People and Families of New Carrollton

In New Carrollton, about 41% of adults are married. New Carrollton is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 78% of New Carrollton is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Maryland, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Carrollton had a median family income of $56,696.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

New Carrollton Housing

About 55% of housing units in New Carrollton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in New Carrollton pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In New Carrollton, 77% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
New Carrollton12,589$56,696
Bladensburg7,661$41,394
Cheverly6,433$67,540
Greenbelt21,456$55,671
Hyattsville14,733$51,625
Mount Rainier8,498$39,060
Seat Pleasant4,885$45,332

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%New Carrollton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%New Carrollton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%New Carrollton Well-Paid Single Women

Profile of New Carrollton, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

CharacteristicCompared
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Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
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to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

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Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

PartyContributions
Democratic$950

Estimated New Carrollton Population Growth 2000-2005

CategoryValue
Est. 2005 Population12,818
Growth229
Growth %1.8%

New Carrollton Population (2000)

CategoryCountPercent
Total Population12,589100%
Male6,09148.4%
Female6,49851.6%
Under 183,50927.9%
18+9,08072.1%
65+9557.6%
Median Age33.1 
Average Family Size3.34 
White2,74621.8%
African-American8,49867.5%
Asian6054.8%
American Indian & Alaskan300.2%
Other3903.1%
Mixed Race3122.5%
Hispanic (included in categories above)8276.6%
Median Family Income (1999)$56,696 
Population In Poverty9157.1%

New Carrollton 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)62.5%
African4.7%
Jamaican3.9%
Irish3.9%
German3.8%
US/American3.3%
English2.8%
Italian2.5%
Nigerian1.8%
Guyanese1.3%
Other Subsaharan African1.2%
Polish0.9%
Ghanian0.8%
Sierra Leonean0.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian0.6%
French (except Basque)0.6%
South African0.4%
Scotch-Irish0.4%
Greek0.4%
Portuguese0.4%
Swedish0.3%
Ethiopian0.3%
Scottish0.2%
Latvian0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Haitian0.2%
Dutch0.2%
Turkish0.2%
Arab/Arabic0.2%

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Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

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

Lanham (20784)

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New Carrollton Almanac

CategoryValue
Near Medium City6 miles W of Bowie, Maryland (center to center)
Nearest Large City8 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia
CountyPrince Georges
Metro AreaWashington
Standard Zip Codes20784
Phone Area Codes301
Time ZoneEastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight SavingsThe city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude38.94
Longitude-76.879

New Carrollton 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
Distance4.7 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
StationCOLLEGE PARK
Distance4.8 miles
Jan Temp26 to 42 F
Apr Temp44 to 66 F
Jul Temp69 to 89 F
Oct Temp47 to 69 F
Annual Precip44.2 inches
StationNATIONAL ARBORETUM DC
Distance6.2 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

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