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Takoma

Takoma, which was originally named Takoma Park, was developed in 1883 by developer Benjamin Franklin Gilbert.
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Did you know - Takoma, which was originally named Takoma Park, was developed in 1883 by developer Benjamin Franklin Gilbert as a commuter suburb on the Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line. Gilbert promoted the community's reputation for vegetarianism and "clean living" away from the "malarial swamps" of the city. Takoma, D.C. was originally regarded as the commercial hub for the entire surrounding area, prior to the development of Silver Spring Maryland, as it featured large shops and industrial buildings in the area now occupied by the Metro station. Its commercial hub is considered to be part of Takoma Park's Historic District.

Overview for Takoma, DC

7,804 people live in Takoma, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $51,577. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,804

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$51,577

Average individual Income

Around Takoma, DC

There's plenty to do around Takoma, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

81
Very Walkable
Walking Score
72
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
76
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Earth Grocery & Coffee Shop, Box Convenience, and Loyalty Bookstores.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Earth Grocery & Coffee Shop Logo
Dining 4.23 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Box Convenience Logo
Dining 3.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Loyalty Bookstores Logo
Shopping 1.1 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Master Lee's Martial Arts Logo
Active 4.08 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
MAD Fitness Logo
Active 0.25 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
JETT Training Logo
Active 3.7 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Takoma, DC

Population Households Employment

Takoma has 3,300 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Takoma do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,804 people call Takoma home. The population density is 18,501.606 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,804

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

44.55 / 55.45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,300

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$51,577

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Takoma, DC

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The following schools are within or nearby Takoma. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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