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Capitol Heights, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 6 miles E of Washington, District of Columbia. Part of the surrounding Washington metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Capitol Heights is home to some 4,138 residents.
In Capitol Heights, about 35% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Capitol Heights tends toward large families and full houses. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Capitol Heights than is typical.
In 2000, Capitol Heights had a median family income of $53,826.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Capitol Heights. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Capitol Heights was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Capitol Heights, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Capitol Heights, 76% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.
Capitol Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Capitol Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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