Indian Head, Maryland
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.
The People and Families of Indian Head
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.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Indian Head had a median family income of $48,375.
Political Inclinations
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Indian Head Housing
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Indian Head. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.
Commuting
In Indian Head, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| 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 |
High Points
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% | |
Profile of Indian Head, MD
Comparing Indian Head to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
