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District Heights

Maryland · 5,959 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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District Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,959
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,881 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024District Heights
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,758
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,430
+29%since 2000
from $21,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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
$267,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(136)
Black84.4%(5,030)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(558)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other2%(116)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,922)
Diversity Score
32
+34%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in District Heights, Maryland?

District Heights, Maryland has about 5,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in District Heights, Maryland earns about $66,758 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 $267,300, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in District Heights, Maryland?

About 28.7% 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 17.2% 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 745 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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