Indian Head, Maryland, in Charles county, is 8 miles E of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 20 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Indian Head has a population of 3,422.
In Indian Head, about 46% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Indian Head. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at Indian Head, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In 2000, Indian Head had a median family income of $48,375.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Indian Head. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.
In Indian Head, 96% of commuters drive to work.
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head | 3,422 | $48,375 |
| Capitol Heights | 4,138 | $53,826 |
| District Heights | 5,958 | $61,220 |
| La Plata | 6,551 | $66,288 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,885 | $45,332 |
Indian Head strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing Indian Head to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Indian Head residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Democratic | $500 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 3,642 |
| Growth | 220 |
| Growth % | 6.4% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,422 | 100% |
| Male | 1,661 | 48.5% |
| Female | 1,761 | 51.5% |
| Under 18 | 1,129 | 33% |
| 18+ | 2,293 | 67% |
| 65+ | 261 | 7.6% |
| Median Age | 31.4 | |
| Average Family Size | 3.26 | |
| White | 1,904 | 55.6% |
| African-American | 1,303 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.4% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 61 | 1.8% |
| Other | 16 | 0.5% |
| Mixed Race | 88 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 58 | 1.7% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $48,375 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 390 | 11.5% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 54.6% |
| German | 10.2% |
| US/American | 8.9% |
| English | 7.5% |
| Irish | 7.3% |
| Italian | 1.8% |
| Polish | 1.3% |
| French (except Basque) | 1% |
| Lithuanian | 0.9% |
| Syrian | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 0.8% |
| Barbadian | 0.7% |
| Welsh | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 0.4% |
| Guyanese | 0.3% |
| Russian | 0.3% |
| Moroccan | 0.3% |
| West Indian | 0.3% |
| Greek | 0.3% |
| Finnish | 0.3% |
| Danish | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 0.2% |
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According to the US Postal Service, Indian Head, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
Pisgah (20640)Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 8 miles E of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 20 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia |
| County | Charles |
| Metro Area | Washington |
| Standard Zip Codes | 20640 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (-5 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 38.611 |
| Longitude | -77.162 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | LA PLATA 1 W |
|---|---|
| Distance | 10.3 miles |
| Jan Temp | 26 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 43 to 68 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 85 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 44 inches |
| Station | WASHINGTON REAGAN NTL AP |
|---|---|
| Distance | 19 miles |
| Jan Temp | 27 to 43 F |
| Apr Temp | 46 to 66 F |
| Jul Temp | 70 to 88 F |
| Oct Temp | 50 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 39.3 inches |
| Station | NATIONAL ARBORETUM DC |
|---|---|
| Distance | 22.2 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 43 F |
| Apr Temp | 42 to 66 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 44 to 69 F |
| Annual Precip | 43.7 inches |
HENRY E. LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
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301-743-5431
Serves 1,509 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1
| (As of 2005) |
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