Marlow Heights is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Marlow Heights has a 2024 population of 6,360. Marlow Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 8.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,872 in 2020.
The average household income in Marlow Heights is $85,690 with a poverty rate of 23.87%. The median age in Marlow Heights is 40.1 years: 31.7 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marlow Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,301 | 84.76% |
| Other race | 335 | 5.36% |
| White | 262 | 4.19% |
| Asian | 190 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,619 | 2.38 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 1,044 | 1.16 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 793 | 3.2 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 571 | 3.05 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 211 | 3.58 | 4.7 | 95.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
44.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 435 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 3.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 11.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 453 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,480 | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 1,536 | 32.94% |
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 | 3,940 | 3,655 | 665 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 136 | 26 |
| White | 213 | 158 | 112 |
| Other Race | 177 | 88 | 0 |
| Asian | 146 | 146 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 72 | 50 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,991 | $63,403 | $93,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,472 | $41,193 | $50,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $81,250 | $0 | $93,167 |
| Overall | $50,758 | $43,560 | $52,443 |
| Some College | $46,667 | $43,192 | $51,122 |
$50,758
Average Earnings
$43,560
Average Male
$52,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.89% of Marlow Heights residents speak only English, while 14.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,301 | 1,219 | 23% |
| Asian | 190 | 153 | 80.53% |
| Multiple | 162 | 107 | 66.05% |
| White | 223 | 14 | 6.28% |
23.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.13%
Male Poverty Rate
22.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marlow Heights is Asian, with 80.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marlow Heights is White, with 6.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.15% |
| High School | 21.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.8% |
| Some College | 18.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.4% |
| Male Employed | 9.84% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $100,257 |
| Households | $60,361 | $85,690 |
| Married Families | $111,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,718 | $62,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
400
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 386 | 9.17% |
| White | 10 | 3.82% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
12.9%
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
16.1%
Born in Marlow Heights
85.61%
Native Born
14.39%
Foreign Born
9.85%
Non Citizen
4.54%
Naturalized
85.61% of Marlow Heights residents were born in the United States, with 16.1% having been born in Maryland. 9.85% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,360 | 53 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 6,307 | 53 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 6,254 | 341 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5,913 | 41 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 5,872 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5,872 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 5,869 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 5,897 | 142 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 5,755 | 79 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 5,676 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 5,667 | 19 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 5,648 | -598 | -9.57% |
| 2012 | 6,246 | -366 | -5.54% |
| 2011 | 6,612 | 994 | 17.69% |
| 2010 | 5,618 | 0 | 0% |