Categories in Wheaton, Maryland
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesSportswear StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderChurchesCounty Government OfficeDay Care CenterNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationCell phone accessory storeElectronics Repair ShopElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorGeneral contractorsHome Goods StoreHVAC ContractorPaintingPainting and paint contractorsDriving schoolsEducationEducation CenterEntertainerEntertainment ProviderPhotographerPortrait StudioTourist AttractionAsian RestaurantBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchCafesCatererChicken RestaurantChinese restaurantsCoffee ShopFast food restaurants
Showing 1-50 of 162
…
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wheaton, Maryland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 245 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 118 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 70 | 35 years |
| Clothing stores | 45 | 30 years |
| Hairdressers | 38 | 22 years |
| Dentists | 37 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 29 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 29 | 35 years |
| Electronics stores | 29 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 28 | 32 years |
| Finance other | 27 | 74 years |
| Accountants | 23 | 27 years |
| Beauty salons | 22 | 18 years |
| Jewelers and watches | 20 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 19 | 20 years |
Wheaton, Maryland Facts
| Area | 6.9 mi² |
| Population | 53,110 |
| Male Population | 26,487 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 26,623 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +50.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.8% |
| Median Age | 34.3 years (Male: 33.1, Female: 35.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $70,716 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Wheaton, Wheaton-Glenmont, Glenmont, Silver Spring, Wheaton - Glenmont |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.03983, -77.05526 |
| Zip Codes | 20902 |
Map of Wheaton, Maryland
Interactive Map
Wheaton, Maryland Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,262 | 40,396 | 43,981 | 50,776 | 53,110 | 54,647 | 56,217 |
| Population Density | 5,091.5 / mi² | 5,832.8 / mi² | 6,350.4 / mi² | 7,331.5 / mi² | 7,668.5 / mi² | 7,890.5 / mi² | 8,117.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWheaton, Maryland Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, Maryland | +50.6% | +31.5% | +20.8% |
| Maryland | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wheaton, Maryland Median Age
Median Age: 34.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, Maryland | 34.3 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 33.1 yrs |
| Maryland | 38.2 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wheaton, Maryland Population Density
Population Density: 7,669 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, Maryland | 53,110 | 6.93 sq mi | 7,669 / mi² |
| Maryland | 6 million | 12,405.9 sq mi | 483 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wheaton, Maryland Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Wheaton, Maryland
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wheaton, Maryland
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wheaton, Maryland
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wheaton, Maryland
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Wheaton, Maryland Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $60,110 | $53,271 | $62,487 | $54,036 | $62,688 | $67,071 | $67,525 | $70,716 |
| Total GDP | $5.6B | $5.4B | $6.8B | $6.3B | $7.6B | $8.5B | $9.1B | $9.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Wheaton, Maryland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, Maryland | 857,991 tn | 16.15 tn | 123,885 tons/mi² |
| Maryland | 98,007,598 tn | 16.37 tn | 7,900.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Wheaton, Maryland CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 857,991 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 123,885 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 73.7 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 39.3 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, north of Washington, D.C., northwest of Silver Spring. Wheaton takes its name from Frank Wheaton (1833–1903), a career officer in the United States Army and volunteer from Rhod..
Wheaton, Maryland Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.