District Heights is a city located in Prince George's County Maryland. District Heights has a 2024 population of 5,768. District Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,940 in 2020.
The average household income in District Heights is $95,144 with a poverty rate of 15.11%. The median age in District Heights is 37.1 years: 34.6 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of District Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,178 | 87.94% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 5.13% |
| White | 228 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 176 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,082 | 2.82 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 664 | 3.73 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 637 | 1.04 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 497 | 3.81 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Male | 284 | 2.96 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 330 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 4.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 731 | 18.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 11.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,203 | 30.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 942 | 24.09% |
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 | 3,561 | 3,215 | 1,085 |
| Hispanic | 199 | 130 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 161 | 32 |
| White | 92 | 92 | 68 |
| Other Race | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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 73.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,991 | $118,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,977 | $0 | $101,548 |
| High School Graduate | $42,947 | $43,704 | $29,327 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,743 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,060 | $44,454 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $32,321 | $45,040 | $30,818 |
$44,060
Average Earnings
$44,454
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.14% of District Heights residents speak only English, while 16.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,155 | 617 | 11.97% |
| Other | 176 | 158 | 89.77% |
| White | 200 | 111 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 61 | 18.15% |
15.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.72%
Male Poverty Rate
19.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in District Heights is Other, with 89.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in District Heights is Black, with 11.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.49% |
| Some College | 11.63% |
| High School | 5.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 10.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Female Employed | 4.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,875 | $103,359 |
| Households | $81,750 | $95,144 |
| Married Families | $137,772 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,632 | $74,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
23.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
425
Number of Veterans
409
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 420 | 10.56% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
27.26%
Born in District Heights
86.57%
Native Born
13.43%
Foreign Born
8.14%
Non Citizen
5.3%
Naturalized
86.57% of District Heights residents were born in the United States, with 27.26% having been born in Maryland. 8.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,553 | -43 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 5,596 | -43 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 5,639 | -43 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 5,682 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 5,725 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 5,768 | -43 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 5,811 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 5,813 | -68 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 5,881 | -59 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 5,940 | -60 | -1% |
| 2019 | 6,000 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,006 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 6,013 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 6,010 | 11 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,999 | 39 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 5,960 | 56 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 5,904 | 47 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,857 | 52 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,805 | 48 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 5,757 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,958 | -746 | -11.13% |
| 1990 | 6,704 | -95 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 6,799 | -1,625 | -19.29% |
| 1970 | 8,424 | 900 | 11.96% |
| 1960 | 7,524 | 1,971 | 35.49% |