Greenbelt Population

1940–2026

24,937

2026 projection

0.1% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K25K19401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Greenbelt. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202624,937-110.04%
202524,948+1310.53%
202424,817+2451.00%
202324,572+630.26%
202224,509-1250.51%
202124,634-2871.15%
202024,921+1050.42%
201924,816+1690.69%
201824,647+1720.70%
201724,475+2050.84%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Greenbelt is growing about as fast as Prince George's County, and slower than Maryland and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Maryland+1.4%
  • Prince George's County+0.5%
  • Greenbelt+0.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Greenbelt Demographics

34.6median age

Median age

Female39.7 yrs
Male30.9 yrs

Adults

18,631
3,459 seniors (65+) · 19% of adults15,172 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 13,152Male 46.7% · 11,526

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 247 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Greenbelt Income

$85,997median household income

Median household income

$85,997

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$57,954

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Greenbelt Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%37%29%
Never married50%54%46%
Divorced11%4%17%
Widowed4%1%7%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201