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Prince George's County

Population in July 2009: 27,286. Population change since 2000: +10.7%
 

Males: 14,309  (52.4%)
Females: 12,977  (47.6%)

Median resident age:  21.7 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 20740, 20741, 20742.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $66,138 (it was $50,168 in 2000)
College Park:

$66,138
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,758

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $337,519 (it was $141,900 in 2000)
College Park:

$337,519
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $388,488; Detached houses: $390,651; Townhouses or other attached units: $335,810; In 2-unit structures: $563,478; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $344,348; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $203,031; Mobile homes: $358,796

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,327.

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  • White alone - 16,609 (61.1%)
  • Black alone - 3,840 (14.1%)
  • Asian alone - 3,033 (11.1%)
  • Hispanic - 2,754 (10.1%)
  • Two or more races - 755 (2.8%)
  • Other race alone - 134 (0.5%)
  • American alone - 54 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 23 (0.08%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in College Park: 133.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.7%), Irish (14.0%), English (7.3%), Italian (6.9%), Polish (4.5%), United States (3.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1945

Elevation: 70 feet

Land area: 5.43 square miles.

Population density: 5021 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in College Park:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.0%
  • Unemployed: 17.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in College Park city:

  • Never married: 57.2%
  • Now married: 34.0%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

3,159 residents are foreign born (6.2% Asia, 3.5% Latin America, 1.7% Europe).

This city:  12.8%
Maryland:  9.8%


According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in College Park, Maryland in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in College Park to the number of sex offenders is 2729 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $3,002 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,107 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Silver Spring, MD (4.9 miles , pop. 76,540).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (7.4 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (117.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Berwyn Heights, MD (0.9 miles ), University Park, MD (1.4 miles ), Adelphi, MD (1.5 miles ), Greenbelt, MD (1.5 miles ), Riverdale Park, MD (1.5 miles ), Beltsville, MD (1.7 miles ), East Riverdale, MD (1.7 miles ), Hillandale, MD (1.7 miles ).

Latitude: 39.00 N, Longitude: 76.93 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +16,709 (+67.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,181 (36.2%)

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.2%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +890 (+3.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (29%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Educational services (32%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Postsecondary teachers (7%)
  • Computer specialists (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (3%)

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Tornado activity:

College Park-area historical tornado activity is above Maryland state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the College Park city center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.8 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

College Park-area historical earthquake activity is above Maryland state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from College Park center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Prince George's County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Birthplace of: Davis Nwankwo - College basketball player (Vanderbilt Commodores), Thaddeus Davis - College football player (Bucknell Bison).


Hospitals/medical centers near College Park:

  • WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, about 5 miles away; TAKOMA PARK, MD)
  • DOCTORS' COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; LANHAM, MD)
  • PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; WASHINGTON, DC)

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Airports located in College Park:

Amtrak stations near College Park:

  • 5 miles: NEW CARROLLTON (4300 GARDEN CITY DR.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.


Local government website: www.ci.college-park.md.us

College/University in College Park:

  • University of Maryland-College Park (Full-time enrollment: 31,679; Public; Website: www.umd.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near College Park:

  • University of Maryland-University College (about 2 miles; Adelphi, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,678)
  • Catholic University of America (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 4,657)
  • Howard University (about 8 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,608)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 9 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 2,279)
  • Strayer University (about 9 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 8,195)
  • Bowie State University (about 9 miles; Bowie, MD; FT enrollment: 4,111)
  • George Washington University (about 10 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 16,261)

Public elementary/middle schools in College Park:

  • HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY (Students: 444; Location: 9811 49TH AVE; Grades: PK - 06)
  • PAINT BRANCH ELEMENTARY (Students: 341; Location: 5101 PIERCE AVE; Grades: PK - 06)

Private elementary/middle schools in College Park:

  • AL-HUDA SCHOOL (Students: 390; Location: 5301 EDGEWOOD RD; Grades: KG - 9)
  • HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (Students: 250; Location: 4902 BERWYN RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • FRIENDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 164; Location: 5901 WESTCHESTER PARK DR; Grades: KG - 8)
  • BERWYN BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 157; Location: 4720 CHEROKEE ST; Grades: PK - 8)

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Notable locations in College Park: Greenbelt Metro Station (A), College Park-U of MD Metro Station (B), College Park Branch Prince George's County Memorial Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: College Park Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in College Park include: Memorial Chapel (A), Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (B), College Park United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Paint Branch (A), Indian Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in College Park include: Hollywood Recreation Center (1), Indian Creek Park (2), Calvert Park (3), Byrd Stadium (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: National Museum of Language Inc (7100 Baltimore Avenue), Amf College Park Lanes (Amusement & Theme Parks; 9021 Baltimore Avenue), AAA Travel (Tours & Charters; 10412 Campus Way South).

Hotels: Sims Edgar Jr (9113 Baltimore Avenue), Econo Lodge College Park (9624 Baltimore Avenue), Hampton Inn College Park (9670 Baltimore Avenue), Best Western College Park Inn (8601 Baltimore Avenue), Super 8 Collge Prk Wash DC Ar (9150 Baltimore Avenue), Howard Johnson (9113 Baltimore Avenue), Holiday Inn (10000 Baltimore Avenue), Quality Inn & Suites (7200 Baltimore Boulevard), College Park Motel (8419 Baltimore Avenue).

 
Prince George's County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM2.5 PM10 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.0. This is about average.
City:

33.0
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.317. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.317
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.95. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.95
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 15.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

15.5
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.2
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.00
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.4
U.S.:

22.1
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00247. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00247
U.S.:

0.02218

Drinking water stations with addresses in College Park and their reported violations in the past:

GREEN MEADOWS COMPACT HOMES (Address: 7309 BALTIMORE AVE - SUITE 115 , Population served: 117, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-25-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2000), St Public Notif received (NOV-14-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-18-2000), St Public Notif received (AUG-01-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2000)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1999 and SEP-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2000)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-1999 and MAR-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-02-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-02-1999), St Public Notif received (MAR-10-1999), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2000)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1998 and SEP-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2000)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-1998 and MAR-1999, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2000)
  • 4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-25-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-12-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and JAN-31-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (JAN-24-2000), Fed FAO issued (JUN-06-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2001)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.8%
(22.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.1% for Black residents, 14.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 5.1% for other race residents, 5.5% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  50.4%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in College Park, MD

People in group quarters in College Park:

  • 8,641 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 34 people in other group homes
  • 7 people in religious group quarters
  • 3 people in homes for the mentally retarded

College Park compared to Maryland state average:

College Park, Maryland environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Arenas or stadiums:

  • Byrd Stadium. Capacity: 51,500. Maryland Terrapins.
  • Comcast Center. University of Maryland.

Banks with branches in College Park (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: College Park Marketplace, Stamp Student Union Branch, College Park/Baltimore Branch. Info updated 10/14/2009: Bank assets: $125,305.0 mil, Deposits: $95,204.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 985 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: College Park Branch at 4511 Knox Road, branch established on 06/30/1986. Info updated 11/08/2010: Bank assets: $67,256.3 mil, Deposits: $48,598.7 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 783 total offices, Holding Company: Allied Irish Banks, P.L.c.
  • Bank of America, National Association: College Park Branch at 7370 Baltimore Avenue, branch established on 11/01/1946. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: College Park Branch at 10270 Baltimore Avenue, branch established on 09/21/1989. Info updated 03/29/2010: Bank assets: $151,545.4 mil, Deposits: $105,623.4 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1795 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Old Line Bank: College Park Office Branch at 9658 Baltimore Avenue Suite 101, branch established on 03/04/2008. Info updated 09/27/2006: Bank assets: $40.3 mil, Deposits: $3.4 mil, headquarters in Bowie, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Old Line Bancshares, Inc.
  • WashingtonFirst Bank: Greenbelt Branch at 6329 Greenbelt Road, branch established on 03/17/1997. Info updated 05/30/2008: Bank assets: $42.8 mil, Deposits: $35.1 mil, headquarters in Reston, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Washingtonfirst Bankshares, Inc.
  • SunTrust Bank: Branchville Branch at 5600 Greenbelt Road, branch established on 04/30/1964. Info updated 11/24/2010: Bank assets: $164,556.8 mil, Deposits: $123,435.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1732 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in College Park, Maryland:

  • College Motor Inn, 5043 Branchville Rd, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 441-3707
  • Econo Lodge, 9624 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 474-0003
  • Comfort Inn & Suites College Park, 9020 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 441-8110, Fax: (301) 474-7725
  • Super 8 Motel College Park, 9150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 474-0894
  • Holiday Inn Washington Col PK, 10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 345-6700, Fax: (301) 441-4923
  • Quality Inn & Suites, 7200 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 864-5820, Fax: (301) 927-8634
  • Univ Of MD College, Univ Blvd At Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20742 , Phone: (301) 985-7000
  • Clarion Inn, 8601 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 474-2800, Fax: (301) 474-6113
  • Hampton Inn, 9670 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 , Phone: (301) 345-2200, Fax: (301) 345-7201
All 9 fire-safe hotels and motels in College Park, Maryland

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


College Park travel time to work - commute
College Park mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Prince George's County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Prince George's County Maryland:
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Religion statistics for College Park:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 30.66%
Here30.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAMuslim Estimate
Adherents32.1%10.4%9.5%5.3%5.0%
Congregations8.1%9.5%19.7%6.6%1.6%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchBaptist General ConferenceOther
Adherents4.1%2.7%2.5%2.5%25.9%
Congregations3.2%5.4%3.2%0.9%41.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 140
Here:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 132
Prince George's County:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 137
This county:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 267
Prince George's County:

3.24 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Prince George's County:

10.5%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.7%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.7%
Maryland:

15.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 11$51,292$55,9552$2,849
Other Government Administration 16$70,177$52,63319$3,985
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 14$24,022
Police - Other 12$48,307$48,3070$0
Streets and Highways 4$18,637$55,9110$0
Welfare 4$16,800$50,4003$5,066
Health 4$18,841$56,5233$7,807
Solid Waste Management 30$100,779$40,3120$0
Parks and Recreation 2$5,347$32,0820$0
Natural Resources 3$9,339$37,3560$0
Other and Unallocable 13$53,475$49,3627$2,196
Totals for Government 99$392,994$47,63648$45,925

College Park government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $487,000 ($17.85)
  • Charges - Parking Facilities: $321,000 ($11.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $209,000 ($7.66)
    All Other: $18,000 ($0.66)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.04)
  • Construction - General: $47,000 ($1.72)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $2,045,000 ($74.95)
    Regular Highways: $1,635,000 ($59.92)
    Central Staff Services: $1,178,000 ($43.17)
    General - Other: $1,022,000 ($37.46)
    Financial Administration: $514,000 ($18.84)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $489,000 ($17.92)
    Parks & Recreation: $311,000 ($11.40)
    Electric Utilities: $258,000 ($9.46)
    Housing & Community Development: $178,000 ($6.52)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $177,000 ($6.49)
    Health Services - Other: $153,000 ($5.61)
    General Public Buildings: $141,000 ($5.17)
    Police Protection: $59,000 ($2.16)
    Parking Facilities: $43,000 ($1.58)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $185,000 ($6.78)
    All Other: $102,000 ($3.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $34,000 ($1.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,139,000 ($41.74)
    All Other: $490,000 ($17.96)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $571,000 ($20.93)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $539,000 ($19.75)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $32,000 ($1.17)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $971,000 ($35.59)
    Interest Earnings: $174,000 ($6.38)
    Rents: $118,000 ($4.32)
    Property Sale Other: $7,000 ($0.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $757,000 ($27.74)
    Regular Highways: $109,000 ($3.99)
    Financial Administration: $26,000 ($0.95)
    Central Staff: $7,000 ($0.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($0.26)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($0.07)
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $1,000 ($0.04)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,359,000 ($123.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $665,000 ($24.37)
    All Other: $211,000 ($7.73)
  • Tax - Property: $3,402,000 ($124.68)
    NEC: $573,000 ($21.00)
    Other Selective Sales: $399,000 ($14.62)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,687,000 ($208.42)

7.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,416 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.67%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.22% of residents moved from foreign countries ($569 average AGI)
Prince George's County:

0.22%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from District of Columbia, DC  1.75% ($34,965 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, MD  1.36% ($37,929)
from Anne Arundel County, MD  0.40% ($45,884)


8.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,085 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.80%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($461 average AGI)
Prince George's County:

0.12%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Montgomery County, MD  1.41% ($37,903 average AGI)
to District of Columbia, DC  1.03% ($31,401)
to Anne Arundel County, MD  0.86% ($51,887)

Strongest AM radio stations in College Park:

  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WACA (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHEATON, MD; Owner: AC ACQUISITION, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in College Park:

  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)
  • WHFS (99.1 FM; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around College Park:

  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • W63BP (Channel 63; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W61BY (Channel 61; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of College Park fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 10 meters (33ft)
Total costs: $188,000
Total average daily traffic: 46,320
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,235
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 57,423

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in College Park)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in College Park, MD)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 87 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in College Park)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 28 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in College Park)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED55$226,83839$211,962189$211,4259$93,46434$198,114
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$215,1153$167,43021$212,8722$117,9352$191,630
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$220,5388$274,190110$232,9607$95,32116$204,366
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN9$208,63912$210,43256$246,3244$106,32812$214,764
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$154,6384$235,15821$231,5612$155,5004$249,545
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8068.00 , 8069.00, 8070.00, 8071.02, 8072.00, 8073.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED4$200,1151$396,460
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$248,3332$329,185
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$283,3002$264,005
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8068.00 , 8069.00, 8070.00, 8071.02, 8072.00, 8073.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 2


Most common first names in College Park, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary15691.8 years
William13371.7 years
John12172.4 years
James11171.4 years
Charles9274.8 years
Robert7472.1 years
George7174.0 years
Joseph7073.7 years
Helen6377.3 years
Margaret5977.6 years
Most common last names in College Park, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith5075.4 years
Brown2877.0 years
Davis2873.4 years
Jones2677.2 years
Thomas2574.5 years
Johnson2476.1 years
Miller2377.0 years
Williams2274.7 years
Wilson1972.2 years
Taylor1777.2 years
Businesses in College Park, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven5Home Depot1
AMF Bowling1Howard Johnson1
Buffalo Wild Wings1IHOP1
Burger King1McDonald's2
CVS1Panda Express1
Chick-Fil-A1Papa John's Pizza1
Chipotle1Pizza Hut1
Clarion1Quality1
Comfort Inn1RadioShack1
Cricket Wireless1Ramada1
Days Inn1Staples1
Domino's Pizza1Starbucks2
Dunkin Donuts1Subway2
Econo Lodge1Super 81
FedEx9Taco Bell1
GNC1U-Haul1
GameStop1UPS5
Holiday Inn1Verizon Wireless1
Browse common businesses in College Park, MD


College Park on our top lists:

  • #33 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students"
  • #66 (20740) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Liberian first ancestries"
  • #85 (20740) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Other West Indian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"

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