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Marlow Heights

Maryland · 6,169 residents · 2.032 sq mi
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Marlow Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,169
+2%since 2000
from 6,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,036 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+14%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Marlow Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,995 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,253
+54%since 2000
from $21,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
56.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(474)
Black88%(5,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(92)
Asian1%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(1,462)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(211)
Black74.9%(4,622)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,031)
Asian1.8%(109)
Other1.5%(96)
Diversity Score48.7%(3,002)
Diversity Score
49
+102%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlow Heights, Maryland?

Marlow Heights, Maryland has about 6,169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marlow Heights, Maryland earns about $69,688 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 $290,700, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Marlow Heights, Maryland?

About 17.8% 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 14.0% 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 284 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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