New Carrollton, MD Population

The population of New Carrollton is 13,574, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
13,574
Total Population
33.8
Median age
51.69%
Female population %
93.4:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
50.9
Total dependency ratio
Black or African American
Largest racial group
3,615
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

New Carrollton's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Carrollton is 33.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Carrollton's population under 18 was 25.84%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Carrollton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.43% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Carrollton, 22.30% were under the age of 15, 20.88% aged 15 to 29, 45.40% aged 30 to 64, 10.39% aged 65 to 84, and 1.04% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Carrollton's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Carrollton, MD population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 1,493 (11.00% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 460 more females than males in New Carrollton:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 51.69% females and 48.31% males in New Carrollton, MD.
  • The New Carrollton, MD gender ratio is 93.4:100 i.e. 93.4 men to 100 women (0.934).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 806.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 809.
The grouped bar chart shows New Carrollton, MD population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (806) | Female # 30-34 years (809). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Carrollton's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Carrollton population: 11.71% are White, 61.75% are Black or African American, 1.55% are Asian, 20.59% are some other race and 4.39% are multiracial.
  • New Carrollton's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of Black or African American population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 3,615 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,959 (73.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Carrollton is Black or African American with a population of 8,382 (61.75% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Carrollton, MD population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Carrollton, MD population by race. The largest racial group in New Carrollton is Black or African American with a population of 8,382 (61.75% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Carrollton's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 13,683 in the year 2020
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Carrollton's population increased by 500 (4.21%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Carrollton's population increased by 1,316 (10.64%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Carrollton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 11,867.
The graph shows New Carrollton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Carrollton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 13,403. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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