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District Heights

Maryland · 5,958 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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District Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,331. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,958
−11%since 1990
from 6,704 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,880 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 7,741 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.6
+6%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,331
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,740 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,190
+26%since 1990
from $16,793 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $545 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(1,580)
Black73.7%(4,940)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(134)
Diversity Score50.1%(3,361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(543)
Black87.7%(5,228)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(29)
Asian0.9%(51)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,437)
Diversity Score
24
−52%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.9 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 District Heights, Maryland?

District Heights, Maryland has about 5,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in District Heights, Maryland earns about $52,331 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in District Heights, Maryland?

About 13.3% 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 5.9% of people in District Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has District Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, District Heights, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 746 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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