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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marlow Heights

Maryland · 6,059 residents · 2.032 sq mi
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Marlow Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,995. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $135,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
6,059
+3%since 1990
from 5,885 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,982 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,896 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+11%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Marlow Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,995
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,431 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,629
+30%since 1990
from $16,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $674 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
54.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(1,150)
Black77.4%(4,556)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(97)
Asian1.4%(84)
Diversity Score47.8%(2,812)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(474)
Black88%(5,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(92)
Asian1%(62)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,462)
Diversity Score
24
−49%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 28.5 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 Marlow Heights, Maryland?

Marlow Heights, Maryland has about 6,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Marlow Heights, Maryland earns about $46,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlow Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Marlow Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $135,600, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Marlow Heights, Maryland?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marlow Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlow Heights, Maryland?

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

Has Marlow Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Marlow Heights, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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