Lanham is a highly diverse, middle-class suburban community. The following table provides an approximation of its demographic breakdown based on recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates for the Lanham Census-Designated Place (CDP).
| Demographic Category | Percentage / Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~26,000 | | **African American** | ~68% | | **Hispanic / Latino** | ~16% | | **White** | ~7% | | **Asian** | ~6% | | **Two or More Races** | ~3% | | **Median Age** | 38 years | | **Primary Languages** | English, Spanish, Yoruba, Tagalog | | **Major Religions** | Christianity (various Protestant, Catholic), Islam, Hinduism |