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District Heights

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.866
State:
Maryland

District Heights is a city located in Prince George's County, Maryland. District Heights has a 2026 population of 5,908. District Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,932 in 2020.

The median household income in District Heights is $86,955 with a poverty rate of 17.61%. The median age in District Heights is 34.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.3 males.

5.9K
Total Population
6,822
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.07%
Growth

District Heights Population

District Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,908-4-0.07%
20255,912-4-0.07%
20245,916540.92%
20235,862150.26%
20225,847-24-0.41%
20215,871-74-1.24%
20205,932-68-1.13%
20196,000-6-0.1%
20186,006-7-0.12%
20176,01330.05%
20166,010110.18%
20155,999390.65%
20145,960560.95%
20135,904470.8%
20125,857520.9%
20115,805480.83%
20105,757-80-1.37%
20005,958-746-11.13%
19906,704-95-1.4%
19806,799-1,625-19.29%
19708,42490011.96%
19607,52400%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 33.1 years
Male: 34.8 years

District Heights Adults

There are 4,378 adults, (1,047 of whom are seniors) in District Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,439 (58.4%)
Male: 2,452 (41.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of District Heights includes 82.41% Black or African American, 6.59% other race, 5.77% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,85582.41%
Other race3886.59%
White3405.77%
Two or more races3005.09%
Asian80.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2624.45%
Two or more races2253.82%
White1472.5%
Black or African American70.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,84882.3%
White1933.28%
Other race1262.14%
Two or more races751.27%
Asian80.14%

District Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

District Heights ' average per capita income is $45,659. Household income levels show a median of $86,955. The poverty rate stands at 17.61%.

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$145,966-
Families$103,892$111,805
Households$86,955$100,152
Non Families$59,844$74,930

$45,659

Average Income

$86,955

Median Household Income

17.61%

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)