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Capitol Heights

Maryland · 4,050 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Capitol Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,050
−2%since 2000
from 4,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,199 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Capitol Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,209
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,200
+75%since 2000
from $18,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,367
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(79)
Black81.3%(3,294)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(534)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other2.5%(100)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,572)
Diversity Score
39
+169%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

Capitol Heights, Maryland has about 4,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Capitol Heights, Maryland earns about $72,209 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 $231,400, and the typical rent is about $1,367 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Heights, Maryland?

About 16.5% 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 9.6% 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 417 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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