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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Capitol Heights

Maryland · 3,633 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Capitol Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,737. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $83,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,633
−12%vs 2000
vs 4,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,664 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 5,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Capitol Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,737
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,677
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,932 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$486
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $695 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(196)
Black92.4%(3,822)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(36)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(596)
1990
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(368)
Black87.3%(3,172)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.4%(86)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,104)
30
+111%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.6%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

Capitol Heights, Maryland has about 3,633 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

The typical household in Capitol Heights, Maryland earns about $39,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Capitol Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

About 6.3% of people in Capitol Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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