Indian Head, MD

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 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.

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%

Comparative Profile of Indian Head, MD

Comparing Indian Head to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

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

Indian Head Almanac

Indian Head Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Indian Head Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Indian Head, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Indian Head

Indian Head High Schools (2004)

HENRY E. LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL
3000 CHICAMUXEN RD
301-743-5431
Serves 1,509 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Indian Head Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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