Capitol Heights Town, MD Demographics
What is the population of Capitol Heights?
There are 4,033 residents in Capitol Heights, with a median age of 33.3. Of this, 53.41% are males and 46.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.04% of the resident pool in Capitol Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.06%. Additionally, 8.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,826 people in Capitol Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,033 | -1.2% |
| Male Population | 2,154 | 5.3% |
| Female Population | 1,879 | -7.8% |
Male Population 53.41%
Female Population 46.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.3 | -18.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,349 | -6.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 325 | 64.1% |
| Not Citizen | 359 | 22.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.04%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.06%
Not Citizen 8.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 6 | N/A |
| Moved from Same County | 77 | 71.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 100 | -34.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,826 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 1.92%
Moved from Different State 2.49%
Same House as Last Year 95.44%
What are the employment statistics in Capitol Heights?
White-collar workers make up 82.29% of the working population in Capitol Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 17.71%. There are also 95 entrepreneurs in Capitol Heights (4.74% of the workforce); 1,063 workers employed in private companies (53.02%); and 583 people working in governmental institutions (29.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,650 | 4.0% |
| Blue Collar | 355 | 22.8% |
White Collar 82.29%
Blue Collar 17.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 95 | 150.0% |
| Private Companies | 1,063 | 5.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 583 | 3.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 264 | -1.1% |
Self Employees 4.74%
Private Companies 53.02%
Governmental Workers 29.08%
Not for Profit Companies 13.17%
How many households are there in Capitol Heights?
There are a total of 1,282 households in Capitol Heights, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.75% of these Capitol Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.25%. Additionally, 35.96% of households have children and 64.04% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,282 | -4.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 907 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 375 | -13.6% |
Family Households 70.75%
Non-Family Households 29.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 461 | 7.7% |
| Households without Children | 821 | -9.7% |
Households with Children 35.96%
Households without Children 64.04%
What are the median and average incomes in Capitol Heights?
The average annual household income in Capitol Heights is $129,462, while the median household income sits at $89,167 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,386, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $85,379.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $129,462 | 11.5% |
| Median Household Income | $89,167 | 4.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -26 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,657 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Capitol Heights?
There are 1,326 housing units in Capitol Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 1,282 occupied housing units in Capitol Heights, 72.7% are owner-occupied, while 27.3% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 91.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $292,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,844 per month in Capitol Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,326 | -3.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 201 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 177 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 255 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 69 | -25.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 101 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 177 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 273 | -11.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 48 | 9.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 25 | -10.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,282 | -4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 932 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $350 | -8.4% |
Owner Occupied 72.7%
Renter Occupied 27.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 851 | -5.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 81 | 39.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $292,900 | 23.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $240,600 | 27.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,844 | 7.9% |
With Mortgage 91.31%
Without Mortgage 8.69%
What is the level of education in Capitol Heights?
Approximately 48.23% of the population in Capitol Heights holds a high school degree (that's 1,419 residents), while 22.03% have attained a college certificate (733 locals) and 11.56% have a bachelor's degree (340 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 278 | 19.3% |
| Some High School | 1,419 | -8.1% |
| Some College | 733 | 3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 134 | 13.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 340 | -11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 8.8% |
No High School 9.45%
Some High School 48.23%
Some College 22.03%
Associate Degree 4.55%
Bachelor's Degree 11.56%
Graduate Degree 4.18%
What is the marital status of Capitol Heights residents?
A total of 1,372 people in Capitol Heights have never been married (which represents 44.47% of the total population), while 1,167 of them are wedded (37.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 76 (2.46%) and 378 (12.25%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,372 | 5.5% |
| Married | 1,167 | -7.0% |
| Separated | 76 | -24.0% |
| Widowed | 168 | -19.6% |
| Divorced | 378 | 378.0% |
Never Married 44.47%
Married 37.83%
Separated 2.46%
Widowed 5.45%
Divorced 12.25%
What are the most common means of transportation in Capitol Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Capitol Heights use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,584 residents commute by car, 98 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 76 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,584 | 8.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 76 | -14.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 98 | N/A |
| Walk | 31 | 6.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Capitol Heights by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.