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Bladensburg, MD

Founded 1742Prince George's CountyElev. 15 m
Population
9,552
Median home
$330,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Bladensburg

Bladensburg is home to roughly 9,552 residents. Bladensburg was founded in 1742 and sits in Prince George's County. The median age is 31.2 and the median household income is $62,400. Homes carry a median value of $330,400, and about 17% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (57.7%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,552
Median age
31.2
Median household income
$62,400
Per-capita income
$24,840
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
Unemployment
12.3%
Avg. commute
34.2 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White0.5%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black57.7%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Service30.2%
Management, business, science & arts23%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance17.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$330,400
Median gross rent
$1,652/mo
Owner-occupied
17.3%
Median year built
1968
Households
3,180
Avg. household size
3

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Bladensburg has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 high.

Bladensburg HighHighGrades 9–12
International High School @ Langley ParkHighGrades 9–12
Bladensburg ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Port Towns ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Rogers Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Career and Technical Education Evening High
Community Based Classrooms

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime113% above national
Bladensburg824
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime121% above national
Bladensburg4,322
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 33% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bladensburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bladensburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Prince George's County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bladensburg is in Prince George's County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bladensburg was founded in 1742 and sits in Prince George's County. Elevation ~15 m.

Population trend
10K8K9,55219902024
Map of Bladensburg
Bladensburg, MD
Where Bladensburg is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Peace CrossBostwickWashington, George, HouseHilleary, William, HouseMarket Master's HouseHilltop Manor
Notable people from Bladensburg
William WirtJohn T. FlynnMicah TaulCaleb BaileyRobert M. Wright
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Nearby cities
Cheverly (1 mi)Hyattsville (2 mi)Mount Rainier (2 mi)Riverdale Park (2 mi)New Carrollton (3 mi)College Park (4 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bladensburg, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bladensburg, Maryland.

Markell Davon Robinson, 35
Bladensburg · 20710

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bladensburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Bladensburg, Maryland?
Bladensburg has a population of about 9,552, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bladensburg?
The median home value in Bladensburg is $330,400, and the median gross rent is $1,652/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bladensburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Bladensburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 824 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bladensburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince George's County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
How many schools are in Bladensburg?
Bladensburg has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bladensburg?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Bladensburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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