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 $134,488 with a poverty rate of 7.46%. The median age in Capitol Heights is 33.9 years: 29.2 years for males, and 40.8 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 | 3,081 | 76.76% |
| Other race | 580 | 14.45% |
| White | 227 | 5.66% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.45% |
| 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 | 1,256 | 3.19 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 475 | 4.63 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Non Family | 473 | 1.17 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 227 | 3.96 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Male | 81 | 4.36 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
4.3
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 4.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 375 | 15.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 761 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 12.23% |
| Some College | 509 | 20.83% |
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 | 1,844 | 1,570 | 336 |
| Hispanic | 557 | 253 | 145 |
| Other Race | 337 | 116 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 57 | 15 |
| White | 30 | 29 | 19 |
| Native American | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,440 | $93,177 | $81,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,053 | $0 | $81,382 |
| High School Graduate | $53,611 | $109,342 | $37,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,948 | $40,431 | $42,866 |
| Overall | $54,559 | $70,395 | $51,121 |
| Some College | $57,218 | $56,613 | $60,781 |
$54,559
Average Earnings
$70,395
Average Male
$51,121
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.48% of Capitol Heights residents speak only English, while 21.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,076 | 281 | 9.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,005 | 18 | 1.79% |
7.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Capitol Heights is Black, with 9.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Capitol Heights is Hispanic, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.63% |
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,152 | $168,112 |
| Households | $91,938 | $134,488 |
| Married Families | $153,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,542 | $68,354 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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
135
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 117 | 5.5% |
| Other Race | 18 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
1.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
21.57%
Born in Capitol Heights
83.38%
Native Born
16.62%
Foreign Born
9.39%
Non Citizen
7.22%
Naturalized
83.38% of Capitol Heights residents were born in the United States, with 21.57% having been born in Maryland. 9.39% 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% |