District Heights, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,996
Unemployment
9.9%
Poverty
17.2%
Median Home
$267,300
Median Income
$66,758
Median Rent
$1,212
District Heights SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
3
District Heights, MD Crime Report
75
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,246.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.85%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
District Heights / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 75 | 1,246.9 | 2,009.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 332.5 | 399.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 10 | 166.3 | 118.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 149.6 | 243.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 914.4 | 1,609.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 166.3 | 252.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 38 | 631.8 | 1,184.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 116.4 | 172.9 | 246.0 |
District Heights, MD Cost Of Living
116
District Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
District Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | District Heights | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 108 | 100 | |
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Population over time in District Heights
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,996 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,975 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,989 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,951 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,036 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 5,977 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 5,904 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,870 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,860 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 5,858 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in District Heights
| Race | District Heights | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 91.0% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in District Heights
| Gender | District Heights | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 41.0% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in District Heights for adults over 25
| Education | District Heights | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For District Heights, Maryland
| Income | District Heights | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.3% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.5% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
