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Crime in Bladensburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bladensburg. Key points include:
There were 421 total crimes in Bladensburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bladensburg is 4,487.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bladensburg is 969.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bladensburg is 3,517.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bladensburg is 111.74% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bladensburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bladensburg / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 421 | 4,487.3 | 2,470.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 91 | 969.9 | 420.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.7 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 35 | 373.1 | 123.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 564.9 | 257.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 330 | 3,517.4 | 2,049.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 298.4 | 190.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 223 | 2,376.9 | 1,446.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 79 | 842.0 | 412.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bladensburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bladensburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bladensburg is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bladensburg is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bladensburg is $317,187.
The median income in Bladensburg is $63,179.
Bladensburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bladensburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bladensburg | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 148 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bladensburg, MD Weather
The average high in Bladensburg is 66.5° and the average low is 46.4°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 12.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bladensburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bladensburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bladensburg
The current population in Bladensburg is 9,583. The population has increased 7.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,583 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,552 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,574 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 9,591 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 9,428 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 9,402 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,397 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 9,374 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 9,505 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 9,461 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 9,371 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,236 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 9,140 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 9,025 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 8,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bladensburg
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Bladensburg is:
0.6% White with 59 White residents.
53.6% African American with 5,140 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 68 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 297 Two Or More residents.
41.9% Hispanic with 4,019 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bladensburg | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 53.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 41.9% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bladensburg
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Bladensburg is 53.1% female with 5,092 female residents.
Bladensburg is 46.9% male with 4,491 male residents.
| Gender | Bladensburg | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bladensburg for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bladensburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bladensburg | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bladensburg, Maryland
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10.6% of households in Bladensburg earn Less than $10,000.
7.5% of households in Bladensburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Bladensburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Bladensburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Bladensburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.3% of households in Bladensburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Bladensburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Bladensburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Bladensburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Bladensburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bladensburg | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
