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Cedar Heights

Maryland · 1,597 residents · 0.216 sq mi
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Cedar Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,194. Population has fallen 26% since 2021, a loss of 548 residents. Median home value is $230,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,597
−26%vs 2021
vs 2,145 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,394 / sq mi
−26%vs 2021
vs 9,931 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+23%vs 2021
vs 30.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Cedar Heights
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,194
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $93,306 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,980
−10%vs 2021
vs $32,283 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $231,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,441 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(3)
Black95.4%(2,047)
Hispanic / Latino4%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score11%(235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(17)
Black82%(1,310)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(231)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.2%(563)
Diversity Score
35
+222%vs 2021
vs 11 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 29.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
Female
46.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
Foreign born
22.4%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Heights, Maryland?

Cedar Heights, Maryland has about 1,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Heights, Maryland earns about $83,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Cedar Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $230,800, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Heights, Maryland?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Heights, Maryland?

About 1.9% of people in Cedar Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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