Takoma Park
City in Montgomery County, Maryland
Takoma Park is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 17,629 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Langley Park, 1.3 miles NE.
- 17,629residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 8,460 / sq mipopulation density
- 20912main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Takoma Park
Takoma Park is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1890, Takoma Park, informally called "Azalea City", is a Tree City USA and a nuclear-free zone. A planned commuter suburb, it is situated along the Metropolitan Branch of the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, just northeast of Washington, D.C., and it shares a border and history with the adjacent Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Takoma. It is governed by an elected mayor and six elected councilmembers, who form the city council, and an appointed city manager, under a council-manager style of government. The city's population was 17,629 at the 2020 United States census.
Since 2013, residents of Takoma Park can vote in municipal elections when they turn sixteen. It was the first city in the United States to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in city elections. Since then, the City of Hyattsville has followed suit.
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Living in Takoma Park
- Median household income
- $108,136
- Median home value
- $749,200
- Median rent
- $1,432/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Takoma Park had 17,629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,460 per sq mi (3,266 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Takoma Park at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,629 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9803° N, 77.0023° W |
| ZIP codes | 20912, 20012 |
| Official website | takomaparkmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2476650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Takoma Park
- Langley Park1.3 mi NE
- Chillum1.6 mi SE
- Silver Spring1.8 mi NW
- Adelphi2.2 mi NE
- Hyattsville2.9 mi SE
- Four Corners3.0 mi N
- University Park3.2 mi E
- Mount Rainier3.3 mi SE
- Brentwood3.5 mi SE
- Hillandale3.5 mi NE
- Forest Glen3.5 mi NW
- Martin's Additions3.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Takoma Park
What county is Takoma Park in?
Takoma Park is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Takoma Park, MD?
17,629 people lived in Takoma Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Takoma Park, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20912. Other ZIP codes: 20012.
What is the elevation of Takoma Park?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Takoma Park?
Langley Park (1.3 mi), Chillum (1.6 mi), Silver Spring (1.8 mi), Adelphi (2.2 mi), Hyattsville (2.9 mi).
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