Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Target

Overview

Target stands as a notable retail store in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, providing services and access to a diverse set of nearby communities. The surrounding region depends on destinations like this one to meet daily needs, and the 30-minute driving radius captures the practical extent of that relationship. The following analysis examines the demographic landscape within reach.

Population catchment

An estimated 719,904 people live within 30 minutes of Target, distributed among 20 incorporated communities. Silver Spring is the population center of the area with 81,015 residents, representing 11% of the overall catchment. Beyond Silver Spring, the next most populous communities are Bowie at 58,329 and Wheaton at 52,150, reflecting additional population depth in the region. This population base reflects the density and reach of the area served by this retail store.

Regional dependence

Smaller communities in the area often depend on the services and infrastructure concentrated near Silver Spring and Target. 4 of the 20 communities in this catchment have populations under 25,000, suggesting that residents of these towns regularly travel to larger population centers for shopping, healthcare, and employment. This pattern of regional dependence is common across Maryland, where smaller incorporated places rely on nearby anchors for essential services.

Geographic interpretation

The catchment area around Target exhibits predominantly urban characteristics. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. The population distribution, with Silver Spring serving as the primary anchor, suggests a concentrated settlement pattern where most residents are concentrated in a few larger communities. At a median of 29,850 residents, most communities within the 30-minute radius are considerably smaller compared to the leading population center. This geographic profile shapes the way residents interact with regional destinations and services.

Identifiers: CDP · city

Rank	Community	Population
1	Silver Spring (CDP), MD	81,015
2	Bowie (city), MD	58,329
3	Wheaton (CDP), MD	52,150
4	North Bethesda (CDP), MD	50,094
5	Odenton (CDP), MD	42,947
6	Annapolis (city), MD	40,812
7	Clinton (CDP), MD	38,760
8	Chillum (CDP), MD	36,039
9	College Park (city), MD	34,740
10	Laurel (city), MD	30,060
11	Crofton (CDP), MD	29,641
12	South Laurel (CDP), MD	29,602
13	Landover (CDP), MD	25,998
14	Suitland (CDP), MD	25,839
15	Fairland (CDP), MD	25,396
16	North Laurel (CDP), MD	25,379
17	Greenbelt (city), MD	24,921
18	Fort Washington (CDP), MD	24,261
19	Camp Springs (CDP), MD	22,734
20	Hyattsville (city), MD	21,187