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Capitol Heights

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.779
State:
Maryland

Capitol Heights is a town located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Capitol Heights has a 2026 population of 4,037. Capitol Heights is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,039 in 2020.

The median household income in Capitol Heights is $97,155 with a poverty rate of 8.89%. The median age in Capitol Heights is 31.5 years: 25.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.5 males.

4K
Total Population
5,181
Density (mi²)

Capitol Heights Population

Capitol Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,03700%
20254,037-1-0.02%
20244,038421.05%
20233,996120.3%
20223,984-16-0.4%
20214,000-39-0.97%
20204,039-8-0.2%
20194,523-1-0.02%
20184,52410.02%
20174,52360.13%
20164,517110.24%
20154,506320.72%
20144,474451.02%
20134,429380.87%
20124,391410.94%
20114,350390.9%
20104,311110.26%
20004,13850513.9%
19903,63336211.07%
19803,27141914.69%
19702,852-286-9.11%
19603,13840914.99%
19502,729-1,307-32.38%

Median Age

Overall: 31.5 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 25.2 years

Capitol Heights Adults

There are 2,909 adults, (533 of whom are seniors) in Capitol Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,857 (46.2%)
Male: 2,163 (53.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Capitol Heights includes 77.49% Black or African American, 14.43% other race, 5.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,11577.49%
Other race58014.43%
White2085.17%
Two or more races982.44%
Native American190.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race58014.43%
Black or African American3117.74%
White1874.65%
Two or more races300.75%
Native American190.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,80469.75%
Two or more races681.69%
White210.52%

Capitol Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Capitol Heights ' average per capita income is $68,391. Household income levels show a median of $97,155. The poverty rate stands at 8.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$156,155-
Families$119,554$172,838
Households$97,155$135,052
Non Families$67,641$60,731

$68,391

Average Income

$97,155

Median Household Income

8.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)