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 $88,596 with a poverty rate of 16.05%. The median age in District Heights is 37 years: 34.5 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 | 5,483 | 92.85% |
| White | 189 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 161 | 2.73% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,104 | 2.81 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 704 | 3.73 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 631 | 1.06 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 547 | 3.68 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Male | 222 | 2.67 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
70.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 706 | 17.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 10.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,115 | 28.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 1,097 | 27.94% |
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 | 3,715 | 3,403 | 1,059 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 26 | 6 |
| Other Race | 79 | 18 | 0 |
| White | 72 | 72 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 32 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,309 | $0 | $97,168 |
| High School Graduate | $40,826 | $41,440 | $36,809 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,370 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,276 | $40,924 | $36,316 |
| Some College | $33,920 | $39,226 | $29,818 |
$40,276
Average Earnings
$40,924
Average Male
$36,316
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.11% of District Heights residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,472 | 694 | 12.68% |
| Other | 161 | 143 | 88.82% |
| White | 181 | 109 | 60.22% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 61 | 65.59% |
16.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
20.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in District Heights is Other, with 88.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in District Heights is Black, with 12.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.27% |
| Some College | 9.7% |
| High School | 4.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.34% |
| Male Employed | 9.94% |
| Female Employed | 4.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,250 | $93,247 |
| Households | $84,929 | $88,596 |
| Married Families | $131,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,375 | $75,967 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.2%
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
405
Number of Veterans
392
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 405 | 9.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
23.61%
Born in District Heights
89.36%
Native Born
10.64%
Foreign Born
6.16%
Non Citizen
4.47%
Naturalized
89.36% of District Heights residents were born in the United States, with 23.61% having been born in Maryland. 6.16% 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% |