CITY · 1990 CENSUS

District Heights

Maryland · 6,704 residents · 0.866 sq mi

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District Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,740. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $100,600.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% 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

Total population

6,704

+13%vs 2000

vs 5,958 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

7,741 / sq mi

+13%vs 2000

vs 6,880 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.6

−6%vs 2000

vs 33.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20246K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,740

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $52,331 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,793

−21%vs 2000

vs $21,190 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.8%

+1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$100,600

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $129,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$545

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $669 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.6%

−6.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.5% in 2000

34.4% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−2%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic9.1%(543)

Black87.7%(5,228)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(29)

Asian0.9%(51)

Other0%

Diversity Score24.1%(1,437)

1990

White, non-Hispanic23.6%(1,580)

Black73.7%(4,940)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian2%(134)

Other0.7%(50)

Diversity Score50.1%(3,361)

Diversity Score

+108%vs 2000

vs 24 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.7%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.1%

−7.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.4%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

29.9 min

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 30.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 District Heights, Maryland?

District Heights, Maryland has about 6,704 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in District Heights, Maryland earns about $41,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is District Heights, Maryland expensive?

In District Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $100,600, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in District Heights, Maryland?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in District Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in District Heights, Maryland?

About 7.8% of people in District Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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