New Carrollton, Maryland
New Carrollton: City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
About
New Carrollton is a city located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,135 and a population density of 2,942 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,909 inhabitants.
The city was created 72 years ago in 1953.
Quick Facts about New Carrollton
| Population : | 12,909 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Prince George's County |
| Postal code : | 20784 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 4.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1953 (72 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:28:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 3,130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Carrollton is located at 38°58'11"N 76°52'48"W (38.9698300, -76.8799700).
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Official website of New Carrollton
Demographics
The population of New Carrollton increased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,135 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,487 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,598 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,701 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,829 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,915 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,939 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,950 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,940 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,928 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,909 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in New Carrollton (1)
American television announcer (1959-2015) Steve Byrnes was born in New Carrollton
Schools in New Carrollton
College & universities near New Carrollton, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163541 | Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton | New Carrollton (MD) | 20784 |
| 451909 | Fortis College-Landover | Landover (MD) | 20785-2223 |
| 163286 | University of Maryland-College Park | College Park (MD) | 20742 |
| 163204 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi (MD) | 20783-8010 |
| 162061 | Capitol Technology University | Laurel (MD) | 20708 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Carrollton, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
Post offices near New Carrollton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbel Post Office | Greenbelt (MD) | 20770 |
| Landover Hill Post Office | Hyattsville (MD) | 20784 |
| College Park Post Office | College Park (MD) | 20740 |
| Lanham Seabrook Post Office | Lanham (MD) | 20706 |
| Kenilworth Post Office | Riverdale (MD) | 20737 |
Other cities in Prince George's County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George's County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 58,212 | The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Chillum | 33,513 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| College Park | 32,173 | Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland |
| South Laurel | 26,112 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Laurel | 25,548 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Fort Washington | 24,183 | Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Greenbelt | 23,229 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Camp Springs | 19,096 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Langley Park | 18,755 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| Hyattsville | 18,217 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Calverton | 17,724 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Beltsville | 16,772 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,469 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| East Riverdale | 15,509 | Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Adelphi | 15,086 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Glenn Dale | 13,466 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
New Carrollton distances to largest Maryland cities
