Cedar Heights is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Cedar Heights has a 2024 population of 2,330. Cedar Heights is currently growing at a rate of 7.72% annually and its population has increased by 17.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,977 in 2020.
The average household income in Cedar Heights is $98,083 with a poverty rate of 7.03%. The median age in Cedar Heights is 30.4 years: 29.1 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cedar Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,963 | 98.3% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.75% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.6% |
| White | 7 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 627 | 3.17 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 303 | 3.99 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.35 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 111 | 3.63 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 63 | 2.76 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 3.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 8.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 8.87% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 50.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 244 | 18.81% |
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 | 1,265 | 1,177 | 227 |
| Other Race | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,705 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $18,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,015 | $47,212 | $51,147 |
| Some College | $59,583 | $0 | $59,293 |
$51,015
Average Earnings
$47,212
Average Male
$51,147
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.85% of Cedar Heights residents speak only English, while 6.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,949 | 139 | 7.13% |
7.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.7%
Male Poverty Rate
9.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cedar Heights is Black, with 7.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cedar Heights is Black, with 7.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.25% |
| High School | 8.38% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.13% |
| Female Employed | 4.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,336 | $101,755 |
| Households | $100,164 | $98,083 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,410 | $86,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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 |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 10.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
12.27%
Born in Cedar Heights
87.78%
Native Born
12.22%
Foreign Born
7.81%
Non Citizen
4.41%
Naturalized
87.78% of Cedar Heights residents were born in the United States, with 12.27% having been born in Maryland. 7.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,330 | 167 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 2,163 | 166 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | 1,997 | -148 | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 2,145 | 168 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 1,977 | 0 | 0% |