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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Capitol Heights

Maryland · 4,138 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Capitol Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $104,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,138
+14%since 1990
from 3,633 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,312 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 4,664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
+17%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Capitol Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,932
+49%since 1990
from $12,677 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $486 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(368)
Black87.3%(3,172)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(196)
Black92.4%(3,822)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(36)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score14.4%(596)
Diversity Score
14
−53%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

Capitol Heights, Maryland has about 4,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Capitol Heights, Maryland earns about $46,667 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

About 15.6% 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 11.4% of people in Capitol Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capitol Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Capitol Heights, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 505 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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