The population of Takoma Park is diverse. The median household income is $46,450, making it upper-middle-class relative to other Maryland cities and US cities. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is not completely devoid of poverty. There are very poor households, as well as many people who are extremely wealthy.
The city is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and is considered a "planned Victorian community." The city was established in 1883 by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert. It was one of the first planned Victorian commuter suburbs in the country. It was centered around a B&O railroad station in Takoma, D.C., and bore elements of a trolley park and a spa.
Takoma Park is also known for its artistic community. The city is home to more painters and designers than ninety percent of all American communities. The area also has a high concentration of people working in media and computers. This helps to form the community's distinct character. For example, Takoma Park is home to a local blues guitarist, which explains why many of its residents consider it to be an artistic community.
The median age of residents was 38 years. Twenty-two percent of the residents were under the age of 18, and eight percent were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four. Thirty-five percent were married couples, while fourteen percent were unmarried couples. There were also a lot of single people and one-person households, which makes Takoma Park City a great place to live.