Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park: city in Maryland, United States
About
Takoma Park is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,715. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,696 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Takoma Park
| Population | 17,696 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Twitter username | TakomaParkMD |
| Postal code | 20912 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301, 240 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9779,-77.0075 |
| Altitude | 797 feet / 243, 74 meters |
| Establishment | April 03, 1890 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 07:29:47 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Takoma Park is located at 38°58'40"N 77°0'27"W (38.9778900, -77.0074800). It has 2 neighbors: Prince George s County and Silver Spring.
Takoma Park map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Takoma Park increased by 5.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,715 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,185 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,346 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,439 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,452 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,545 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,620 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,719 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,712 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,725 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,696 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Takoma Park
1Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Anacostia Tributary Trail System, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
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2Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park
7801 Chicago Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
3Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park
1301 Elson St, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
4Belle Ziegler Park
7350 Takoma Ave & Albany Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13018917290 | Website available
5Takoma Urban Park
7035 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
Where to Eat in Takoma Park
1Pollo Campero
1355 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +18332267376 | Website available
2Chuck E. Cheese
1127 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014310300 | Website available
3Starbucks
7690 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014395548 | Website available
4Little Caesars Pizza
1137-A University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014481116 | Website available
5Subway
1161 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13013280199 | Website available
Where to Stay in Takoma Park
1Quality Inn
7411 New Hampshire Ave Bldg. 1, Takoma Park, MD 20912, United States View details
Phone: +13014393000 | Website available
People born in Takoma Park (52)
People born in Takoma Park, including american professor Terry Winograd, american surgeon Leonard L. Bailey, olympic wrestler and mixed martial artist Sara McMann, .
More notable people
- Helen DeWitt (american writer) she was born in 01/01/1957
- Fred Funk (american golfer) he was born in 14/06/1956
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. (american musician) he was born in 20/11/1949
- Ted N. C. Wilson (President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church) he was born in 10/05/1950
- Matt Drudge (American internet journalist and talk radio host) he was born in 27/10/1966
- Henry Vestine (american musician (1944-1997)) he was born in 25/12/1944
- Maia Campbell (American film, television actress and model) she was born in 26/11/1976
- Tamyra Gray (American musician) she was born in 26/07/1979
- Bowie Kuhn (american baseball commissioner (1926-2007)) he was born in 28/10/1926
- Joanna Overing (American anthropologist) she was born in 12/08/1938
- Steve Barber (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1938
- Brigitte Burdine (American film and casting director) she was born in 08/08/1962
- Bob Marshall (American politician) he was born in 03/05/1944
- Leah Metcalf (American basketball player (1983-)) she was born in 18/09/1983
- Carol Black (Television producer and writer) she was born in 01/01/1958
- Christopher Scott (American actor, dancer and choreographer) he was born in 20/09/1983
- Danielle Allen (American classicist and political scientist) she was born in 01/01/1971
- Duke Bainum (american politician (1952-2009)) he was born in 21/07/1952
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Takoma Park, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162210 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Takoma Park, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Takoma Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Takoma Park Post Office | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Kemp Mill | 13,445 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Takoma Park distances to largest Maryland cities