Hillcrest Heights is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Hillcrest Heights has a 2024 population of 16,480. Hillcrest Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,498 in 2020.
The average household income in Hillcrest Heights is $79,479 with a poverty rate of 11.15%. The median age in Hillcrest Heights is 37.8 years: 36 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hillcrest Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,324 | 86.93% |
| White | 981 | 5.95% |
| Two or more races | 692 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 441 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,104 | 2.32 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 3,475 | 1.26 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 1,908 | 3.51 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Married | 1,346 | 3.24 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 375 | 2.67 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
48.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 537 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 622 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,865 | 16.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,194 | 10.49% |
| High School Graduate | 3,770 | 33.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 3,049 | 26.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,822 | 9,310 | 2,370 |
| Hispanic | 652 | 348 | 142 |
| White | 544 | 491 | 335 |
| 2+ Races | 528 | 426 | 289 |
| Other Race | 300 | 198 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 61.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,399 | $83,025 | $58,703 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,548 | $65,764 | $78,015 |
| High School Graduate | $39,368 | $40,361 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,023 | $45,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,879 | $51,803 | $57,767 |
| Some College | $53,477 | $41,977 | $57,426 |
$54,879
Average Earnings
$51,803
Average Male
$57,767
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.52% of Hillcrest Heights residents speak only English, while 8.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,313 | 1,728 | 12.07% |
| Other | 441 | 37 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,058 | 37 | 3.5% |
| White | 684 | 27 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 40 | 22 | 55% |
| Multiple | 692 | 22 | 3.18% |
11.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.15%
Male Poverty Rate
11.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest Heights is Asian, with 55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hillcrest Heights is Multiple, with 3.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.61% |
| Some College | 10.09% |
| High School | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.56% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,017 | $90,166 |
| Households | $67,412 | $79,479 |
| Married Families | $120,329 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,067 | $64,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
733
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 270 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 268 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 692 | 6.34% |
| White | 41 | 5.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.96%
Born in Hillcrest Heights
93.71%
Native Born
6.29%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
93.71% of Hillcrest Heights residents were born in the United States, with 22.96% having been born in Maryland. 2.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,480 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 16,479 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 16,478 | -612 | -3.58% |
| 2021 | 17,090 | 592 | 3.59% |
| 2020 | 16,498 | 110 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 16,388 | 203 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 16,185 | 48 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 16,137 | -41 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 16,178 | 795 | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 15,383 | -221 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 15,604 | 444 | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 15,160 | -69 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 15,229 | 123 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 15,106 | -1,363 | -8.28% |
| 2010 | 16,469 | 0 | 0% |