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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairmount Heights

Maryland · 1,508 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Fairmount Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,250. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $115,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

1,508
+22%since 1990
from 1,238 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,691 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 4,672 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+4%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairmount Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,250
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,966
+52%since 1990
from $11,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$820
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $550 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
21.9% rent
2.4
−11%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(14)
Black98.6%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(13)
Black95.5%(1,440)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.2%(78)
5
+30%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+18.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

Fairmount Heights, Maryland has about 1,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fairmount Heights, Maryland earns about $48,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmount Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Fairmount Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmount Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

About 9.3% of people in Fairmount Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairmount Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairmount Heights, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 270 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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