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Fairmount Heights

Maryland · 1,494 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Fairmount Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,494
−1%since 2000
from 1,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,638 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 5,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairmount Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,763
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,645
+65%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,620
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(13)
Black95.5%(1,440)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1%(15)
Black87.9%(1,313)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(121)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other3.4%(51)
Diversity Score29.8%(445)
Diversity Score
30
+474%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
28.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

Fairmount Heights, Maryland has about 1,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairmount Heights, Maryland earns about $62,763 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 $230,600, and the typical rent is about $1,620 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount Heights, Maryland?

About 12.5% 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 10.6% 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 256 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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