Fairmount Heights is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Fairmount Heights has a 2024 population of 1,478. Fairmount Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairmount Heights is $92,473 with a poverty rate of 21.9%. The median age in Fairmount Heights is 39.2 years: 38.9 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairmount Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 919 | 61.68% |
| Other race | 324 | 21.74% |
| White | 109 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 54 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.42% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 2.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 586 | 2.53 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.2 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 226 | 3.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 84 | 3.74 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Male | 31 | 3.71 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 10.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 10.48% |
| High School Graduate | 391 | 37.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 5.52% |
| Some College | 233 | 22.19% |
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 | 682 | 604 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 144 | 20 |
| Other Race | 175 | 104 | 20 |
| White | 68 | 57 | 30 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,286 | $39,375 | $78,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $85,893 |
| High School Graduate | $34,606 | $34,519 | $34,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,797 | $39,803 | $43,594 |
| Some College | $40,125 | $64,922 | $25,625 |
$41,797
Average Earnings
$39,803
Average Male
$43,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.78% of Fairmount Heights residents speak only English, while 30.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 914 | 148 | 16.19% |
| Other | 324 | 74 | 22.84% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 74 | 20.33% |
| Native | 53 | 53 | 100% |
| White | 69 | 40 | 57.97% |
| Multiple | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
21.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.28%
Male Poverty Rate
24.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairmount Heights is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairmount Heights is Black, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.25% |
| Some College | 18.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.26% |
| Male Employed | 8.61% |
| Female Employed | 6.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,750 | $101,769 |
| Households | $74,750 | $92,473 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,203 | $76,307 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
56
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 7.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
27.72%
Born in Fairmount Heights
76.78%
Native Born
23.22%
Foreign Born
11.21%
Non Citizen
12.01%
Naturalized
76.78% of Fairmount Heights residents were born in the United States, with 27.72% having been born in Maryland. 11.21% 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 | 1,427 | -10 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,437 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,447 | -11 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 1,458 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 1,468 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 1,478 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 1,489 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,488 | -17 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 1,505 | -15 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 1,520 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 1,526 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,526 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 1,525 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 1,523 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,520 | 12 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,508 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 1,494 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 1,480 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,468 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,455 | 0 | 0% |