Takoma Park, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,703
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
8.7%
Median Home
$611,400
Median Income
$83,919
Median Rent
$1,156
Takoma Park SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
3
Takoma Park, MD Crime Report
530
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,972.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
26.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Takoma Park / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 530 | 2,972.4 | 2,009.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 61 | 342.1 | 399.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.2 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 27 | 151.4 | 118.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 134.6 | 243.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 469 | 2,630.3 | 1,609.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 34 | 190.7 | 252.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 402 | 2,254.5 | 1,184.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 185.1 | 172.9 | 246.0 |
Takoma Park, MD Cost Of Living
151
Takoma Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Takoma Park's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Takoma Park | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 108 | 100 | |
Takoma Park, MD Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Farragutful | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Takoma Park in Maryland
Map Of Takoma Park, MD
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Population over time in Takoma Park
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,703 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 17,622 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 17,643 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,567 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 17,478 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 17,307 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 17,232 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 16,902 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 16,829 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 16,853 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Takoma Park
| Race | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 35.4% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Takoma Park
| Gender | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Takoma Park for adults over 25
| Education | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Takoma Park, Maryland
| Income | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.4% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
