Capitol Heights is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Capitol Heights has a 2024 population of 3,925. Capitol Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,032 in 2020.
The average household income in Capitol Heights is $129,462 with a poverty rate of 8.48%. The median age in Capitol Heights is 33.3 years: 31.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Capitol Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,119 | 77.34% |
| Other race | 502 | 12.45% |
| White | 254 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,282 | 3.14 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 528 | 4.08 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 375 | 1.21 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 260 | 3.63 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 119 | 3.97 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 313 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 837 | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 10.29% |
| Some College | 599 | 23.35% |
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 | 1,948 | 1,705 | 303 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 195 | 107 |
| Other Race | 322 | 95 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 91 | 14 |
| White | 33 | 32 | 20 |
| Native American | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 60.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,121 | $76,328 | $69,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,227 | $0 | $100,682 |
| High School Graduate | $52,000 | $93,355 | $47,736 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,543 | $0 | $26,875 |
| Overall | $53,889 | $65,787 | $50,074 |
| Some College | $59,762 | $66,204 | $58,214 |
$53,889
Average Earnings
$65,787
Average Male
$50,074
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.54% of Capitol Heights residents speak only English, while 22.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,113 | 198 | 6.36% |
| Hispanic | 769 | 143 | 18.6% |
| Other | 502 | 127 | 25.3% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Capitol Heights is Other, with 25.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Capitol Heights is Black, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.54% |
| High School | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
| Some College | 0.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.57% |
| Male Employed | 8.36% |
| Female Employed | 2.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,513 | $146,217 |
| Households | $89,167 | $129,462 |
| Married Families | $133,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,458 | $71,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 118 | 5.29% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
20.01%
Born in Capitol Heights
84.53%
Native Born
15.47%
Foreign Born
8.9%
Non Citizen
6.57%
Naturalized
84.53% of Capitol Heights residents were born in the United States, with 20.01% having been born in Maryland. 8.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,792 | -26 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 3,818 | -27 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 3,845 | -27 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 3,872 | -26 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 3,898 | -27 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 3,925 | -27 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,952 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,951 | -42 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 3,993 | -39 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 4,032 | -491 | -10.86% |
| 2019 | 4,523 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,524 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,523 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 4,517 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 4,506 | 32 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,474 | 45 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 4,429 | 38 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 4,391 | 41 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 4,350 | 39 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 4,311 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,138 | 505 | 13.9% |
| 1990 | 3,633 | 362 | 11.07% |
| 1980 | 3,271 | 419 | 14.69% |
| 1970 | 2,852 | -286 | -9.11% |
| 1960 | 3,138 | 409 | 14.99% |
| 1950 | 2,729 | -1,063 | -28.03% |