District Heights, MD

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District Heights Overview

5,905
TOTAL POPULATION
2,595
MALE POPULATION
3,310
FEMALE POPULATION
78.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
127.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,090
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,929
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,803
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

District Heights Zip Codes

District Heights Area Codes

Race in District Heights

The most populous races in District Heights are Black / African American (5,483 | 92.8%), White / Caucasian (189 | 3.2%), and Some other Race (161 | 2.7%).
Race in District Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian50.1%
Black / African American5,48392.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino931.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1893.2%
Two or more Races671.1%
Some other Race1612.7%
Total5,905100.0%

Ancestry in District Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in District Heights are Subsaharan African (633 | 10.7%), Nigerian (376 | 6.4%), American (136 | 2.3%), Central American (93 | 1.6%), and Salvadoran (87 | 1.5%), together accounting for 22.4% of all District Heights residents.
Ancestry in District Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
African671.1%
American1362.3%
Central American931.6%
European90.2%
German410.7%
Ghanaian50.1%
Irish130.2%
Italian160.3%
Korean50.1%
Liberian450.8%
Nigerian3766.4%
Panamanian60.1%
Salvadoran871.5%
Scottish260.4%
Sierra Leonean230.4%
Subsaharan African63310.7%
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Immigrants in District Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in District Heights came from Africa (522 | 8.8%), Western Africa (405 | 6.9%), Nigeria (361 | 6.1%), Cameroon (117 | 2.0%), and Middle Africa (117 | 2.0%), together accounting for 25.8% of all District Heights residents.
Immigrants in District Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5228.8%
Asia50.1%
Cameroon1172.0%
Central America701.2%
China50.1%
Eastern Asia50.1%
El Salvador641.1%
Europe310.5%
Germany310.5%
Ghana50.1%
Latin America701.2%
Liberia310.5%
Middle Africa1172.0%
Nigeria3616.1%
Panama60.1%
Sierra Leone80.1%
Western Africa4056.9%
Western Europe310.5%
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Sex and Age in District Heights

Sex and Age in District Heights

The most populous age groups in District Heights are 30 to 34 Years (321 | 12.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (351 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in District Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years180 (6.9%)301 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Years209 (8.1%)141 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years157 (6.0%)111 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Years117 (4.5%)282 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years207 (8.0%)274 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years147 (5.7%)256 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years321 (12.4%)182 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years151 (5.8%)173 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years81 (3.1%)136 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years108 (4.2%)112 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years92 (3.5%)351 (10.6%)
55 to 59 Years151 (5.8%)117 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years269 (10.4%)318 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years126 (4.9%)255 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years85 (3.3%)88 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years90 (3.5%)73 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years71 (2.7%)81 (2.5%)
85 Years and over33 (1.3%)59 (1.8%)
Total2,595 (100.0%)3,310 (100.0%)

Families and Households in District Heights

Median Family Size in District Heights

The median family size in District Heights is 3.51 persons per family, with married-couple families (547 | 37.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.68 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (222 | 15.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in District Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple547 (37.1%)3.68
Single Male/Father222 (15.1%)2.67
Single Female/Mother704 (47.8%)3.64
Total Families1,473 (100.0%)3.51

Median Household Size in District Heights

The median household size in District Heights is 2.81 persons per household, with single female/mother households (704 | 33.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.73 persons per household. non-family households (631 | 30.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in District Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple547 (26.0%)3.68
Single Male/Father222 (10.5%)2.67
Single Female/Mother704 (33.5%)3.73
Non-family631 (30.0%)1.06
Total Households2,104 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in District Heights

Out of a total of 2,104 households in District Heights, 1,473 (70.0%) are family households, while 631 (30.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 504, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 595.
Household Size by Marriage Status in District Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-595 (28.3%)
2-Person Households452 (21.5%)36 (1.7%)
3-Person Households504 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households228 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households139 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households78 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households72 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,473 (70.0%)631 (30.0%)

Female Fertility in District Heights

Fertility by Age in District Heights

Average fertility rate in District Heights is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 132.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 82.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in District Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (17.2%)21.0
35 to 50 years72 (82.8%)132.0
Total87 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in District Heights

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in District Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in District Heights

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in District Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (6.9%)23.0
College or Associate's Degree72 (82.8%)163.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree9 (10.3%)94.0
Total87 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in District Heights

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in District Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)

Income in District Heights

Income Overview in District Heights

Per Capita Income in District Heights is $32,090, while median incomes of families and households are $91,250 and $84,929 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,905$32,090
Median Family Income1,473$91,250
Mean Family Income1,473$93,247
Median Household Income2,104$84,929
Mean Household Income2,104$88,596
Income Deficit1,473$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,9056.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,90593.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,9050.40

Earnings by Sex in District Heights

Average Earnings in District Heights are $34,338, $34,697 for men and $32,404 for women, a difference of 6.6%.
Earnings by Sex in District Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,370 (47.9%)$34,697
Female1,492 (52.1%)$32,404
Total2,862 (100.0%)$34,338

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in District Heights

The most common earnings brackets in District Heights are $100,000+ for men (199 | 14.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (254 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in District Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less83 (6.1%)125 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99970 (5.1%)31 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49991 (6.6%)94 (6.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (1.2%)31 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49988 (6.4%)25 (1.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9999 (0.7%)6 (0.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (1.0%)88 (5.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)38 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49942 (3.1%)41 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99987 (6.4%)31 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99982 (6.0%)136 (9.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999106 (7.7%)105 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99961 (4.4%)55 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999142 (10.4%)40 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99934 (2.5%)78 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99937 (2.7%)5 (0.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99955 (4.0%)48 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (1.7%)44 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (9.5%)254 (17.0%)
$100,000+199 (14.5%)217 (14.5%)
Total1,370 (100.0%)1,492 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in District Heights

Average earnings in District Heights are $40,924 for men and $36,316 for women, a difference of 11.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,440, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $39,226. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $97,168, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $29,818.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in District Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,440$36,809
College or Associate's Degree$39,226$29,818
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,924$36,316

Family Income in District Heights

Family Income Brackets in District Heights

According to the District Heights family income data, there are 435 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in District Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000251.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999755.1%
$25,000 to $34,99931221.2%
$35,000 to $49,99916911.5%
$50,000 to $74,999714.8%
$75,000 to $99,99916611.3%
$100,000 to $149,99943529.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991137.7%
$200,000+1067.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in District Heights

6-person families (46 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in District Heights with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (476 | 32.3%) have the highest median income of $52,037 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in District Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families476 (32.3%)$104,074
3-Person Families480 (32.6%)$0
4-Person Families235 (16.0%)$0
5-Person Families164 (11.1%)$0
6-Person Families46 (3.1%)$250,001
7+ Person Families72 (4.9%)$0
Total1,473 (100.0%)$91,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in District Heights

The median family income in District Heights is $91,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (276) having the highest median family income of $149,167, while families with no earners (170) have the lowest median family income of $34,118, accounting for 18.7% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in District Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners170 (11.5%)$34,118
1 Earner762 (51.7%)$60,851
2 Earners265 (18.0%)$119,280
3+ Earners276 (18.7%)$149,167
Total1,473 (100.0%)$91,250

Household Income in District Heights

Household Income Brackets in District Heights

With 623 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in District Heights, accounting for 29.6% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in District Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000803.8%
$10,000 to $14,999211.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991838.7%
$25,000 to $34,99933716.0%
$35,000 to $49,99921010.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991517.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992049.7%
$100,000 to $149,99962329.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991818.6%
$200,000+1165.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in District Heights

The median household income in District Heights is $84,929, with the highest median household income of $101,300 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,146 households (54.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in District Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years417 (19.8%)$38,566
45 to 64 Years1,146 (54.5%)$101,300
65+ Years541 (25.7%)$75,774
Total2,104 (100.0%)$84,929

Poverty in District Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in District Heights

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of District Heights, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (45.9%) and 251 females (83.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in District Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (45.9%)251 (83.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (14.1%)83 (38.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)32 (29.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)74 (74.0%)
18 to 24 Years62 (22.3%)16 (4.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years34 (14.7%)114 (36.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.2%)
55 to 64 Years51 (12.1%)13 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.3%)
75 Years and over14 (7.3%)33 (15.5%)
Total275 (10.6%)671 (20.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in District Heights

According to the poverty statistics in District Heights, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in District Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93 (54.1%)50 (16.6%)
5 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years213 (85.9%)135 (61.9%)
12 to 14 Years88 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
15 Years24 (100.0%)78 (70.9%)
16 and 17 Years22 (100.0%)26 (26.0%)
18 to 24 Years216 (77.7%)330 (95.4%)
25 to 34 Years468 (100.0%)401 (91.5%)
35 to 44 Years198 (85.3%)195 (63.1%)
45 to 54 Years200 (100.0%)453 (97.8%)
55 to 64 Years369 (87.9%)422 (97.0%)
65 to 74 Years211 (100.0%)335 (97.7%)
75 Years and over177 (92.7%)180 (84.5%)
Total2,309 (89.4%)2,639 (79.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in District Heights

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in District Heights show that 7.7% or 42 of the total 547 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 55.7%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in District Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children359 (97.8%)8 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children27 (44.3%)34 (55.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total505 (92.3%)42 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in District Heights

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in District Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)104 (81.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)114 (16.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in District Heights

The poverty data for District Heights shows that 42 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 114 of the single-parent households (12.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (55.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 household (81.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in District Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children34 (55.7%)104 (81.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (7.7%)114 (12.3%)

Employment Characteristics in District Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in District Heights

Among the 2,407 employed individuals in District Heights, private company employees (1,329 | 55.2%), not-for-profit organizations (349 | 14.5%), and federal government employees (298 | 12.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in District Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,32955.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)712.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)913.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations34914.5%
Local Government Employees1144.7%
State Government Employees1556.4%
Federal Government Employees29812.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,407100.0%

Employment Status by Age in District Heights

According to the labor force statistics for District Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,672), 60.0% or 2,803 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.6% or 353 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 94.5% or 381 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.7% or 69 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in District Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years81 (30.6%)13 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Years206 (42.8%)69 (33.7%)
25 to 29 Years381 (94.5%)82 (21.5%)
30 to 34 Years418 (83.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years405 (74.9%)91 (22.5%)
45 to 54 Years624 (94.1%)9 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years239 (89.2%)21 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years314 (53.5%)53 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years127 (22.9%)18 (14.2%)
75 Years and over10 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,803 (60.0%)353 (12.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in District Heights

According to labor force statistics for District Heights, 80.3% of individuals (2,381) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,965) are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 257 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.7% or 925 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 40.9% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in District Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School132 (66.7%)81 (40.9%)
High School Diploma646 (77.2%)56 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree678 (72.7%)135 (14.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher925 (92.7%)66 (6.6%)
Total2,381 (80.3%)320 (10.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in District Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in District Heights are Health Diagnosing & Treating (267 | 11.0%), Health Technologists (229 | 9.4%), Business & Financial (205 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (203 | 8.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (171 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in District Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in District Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (83.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in District Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (47.1%)74 (52.9%)
Business & Financial117 (57.1%)88 (42.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science137 (80.1%)34 (19.9%)
Computers & Mathematics126 (83.4%)25 (16.6%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 25 (12.3%)178 (87.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library25 (26.0%)71 (74.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating96 (36.0%)171 (64.0%)
Health Technologists88 (38.4%)141 (61.6%)
Total (Category)441 (44.7%)545 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in District Heights are Healthcare Support (164 | 6.7%), Security & Protection (96 | 3.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (86 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (51 | 2.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in District Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in District Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (75.6%), Healthcare Support (69.5%), and Security & Protection (67.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in District Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support50 (30.5%)114 (69.5%)
Security & Protection31 (32.3%)65 (67.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (24.4%)65 (75.6%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (47.1%)27 (52.9%)
Personal Care & Service13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Total (Category)156 (41.6%)219 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in District Heights are Office & Administration (298 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (16 | 0.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in District Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in District Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Office & Administration57 (19.1%)241 (80.9%)
Total (Category)66 (21.0%)248 (79.0%)
Total (Overall)1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in District Heights are Construction & Extraction (112 | 4.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in District Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in District Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction105 (93.8%)7 (6.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)200 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in District Heights are Transportation (276 | 11.3%), Material Moving (184 | 7.5%), and Production (96 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in District Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in District Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation171 (62.0%)105 (38.0%)
Material Moving97 (52.7%)87 (47.3%)
Total (Category)364 (65.5%)192 (34.5%)
Total (Overall)1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in District Heights

Employment Industries in District Heights

The major employment industries in District Heights include Health Care & Social Assistance (487 | 20.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (434 | 17.8%), Public Administration (318 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (254 | 10.4%), and Professional & Scientific (217 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in District Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in District Heights

The District Heights industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Retail Trade (87.0%), and Administrative & Support (80.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in District Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction157 (90.7%)16 (9.2%)
Manufacturing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade33 (13.0%)221 (87.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing321 (74.0%)113 (26.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing33 (66.0%)17 (34.0%)
Professional & Scientific103 (47.5%)114 (52.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support20 (19.2%)84 (80.8%)
Educational Services51 (52.6%)46 (47.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance171 (35.1%)316 (64.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation76 (91.6%)7 (8.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services45 (60.0%)30 (40.0%)
Public Administration108 (34.0%)210 (66.0%)
Total1,227 (50.3%)1,211 (49.7%)

Education in District Heights

School Enrollment in District Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,423 students in District Heights are elementary school (334 | 23.5%), college / undergraduate (273 | 19.2%), and high school (272 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in District Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool654.6%
Kindergarten694.9%
Elementary School33423.5%
Middle School21515.1%
High School27219.1%
College / Undergraduate27319.2%
Graduate / Professional19513.7%
Total1,423100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in District Heights

Out of a total of 1,423 students who are enrolled in schools in District Heights, 196 (13.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,227 (86.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 115 (66.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 65 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in District Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old350 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds240 (93.8%)16 (6.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds126 (88.7%)16 (11.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds58 (33.5%)115 (66.5%)
35 Years and over34 (41.0%)49 (59.0%)
Total1,227 (86.2%)196 (13.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in District Heights

Business (291 | 24.4%), social sciences (175 | 14.7%), science & technology (171 | 14.3%), engineering (105 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (76 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,194 individuals in District Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in District Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics383.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural514.3%
Physical & Health Sciences615.1%
Psychology90.7%
Social Sciences17514.7%
Engineering1058.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology17114.3%
Business29124.4%
Education625.2%
Literature & Languages242.0%
Liberal Arts & History373.1%
Visual & Performing Arts231.9%
Communications715.9%
Arts & Humanities766.4%
Total1,194100.0%

Transportation & Commute in District Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in District Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in District Heights are males with 1 vehicle (395, accounting for 32.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (375, making up 33.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in District Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle110 (9.1%)162 (13.6%)
1 Vehicle395 (32.6%)375 (31.4%)
2 Vehicles196 (16.2%)234 (19.6%)
3 Vehicles378 (31.2%)357 (29.9%)
4 Vehicles95 (7.8%)59 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles39 (3.2%)7 (0.6%)
Total1,213 (100.0%)1,194 (100.0%)

Commute Time in District Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in District Heights are 30 to 34 minutes (557 commuters, 23.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (387 commuters, 16.4%), and 60 to 89 minutes (320 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in District Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes502.1%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1134.8%
15 to 19 Minutes24810.5%
20 to 24 Minutes38716.4%
25 to 29 Minutes582.5%
30 to 34 Minutes55723.6%
35 to 39 Minutes994.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1476.2%
45 to 59 Minutes26611.3%
60 to 89 Minutes32013.6%
90 or more Minutes1175.0%

Commute Time by Sex in District Heights

The most common commute times in District Heights are 30 to 34 minutes (393 commuters, 33.1%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (225 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in District Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes50 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes101 (8.5%)12 (1.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes45 (3.8%)203 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes296 (24.9%)91 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes44 (3.7%)14 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes393 (33.1%)164 (14.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (1.0%)87 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes49 (4.1%)98 (8.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (3.5%)225 (19.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes116 (9.8%)204 (17.4%)
90 or more Minutes40 (3.4%)77 (6.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in District Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in District Heights are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (258, 21.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (232, 19.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in District Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM52 (4.4%)30 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (1.4%)31 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (2.5%)41 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM258 (21.7%)80 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM97 (8.2%)53 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM235 (19.8%)182 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM38 (3.2%)232 (19.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM233 (19.6%)199 (16.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (1.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM97 (8.2%)101 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM60 (5.1%)95 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM30 (2.5%)109 (9.3%)
Total1,187 (100.0%)1,175 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in District Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in District Heights

Of the total 2,104 dwellings in District Heights, owner-occupied units account for 1,472 (70.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 632 (30.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in District Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,47270.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63230.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in District Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in District Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household59528.3%
2-Person Household48823.2%
3-Person Household50423.9%
4+ Person Household51724.6%
Total Housing Units2,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in District Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in District Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household443 (74.5%)152 (25.6%)
2-Person Household362 (74.2%)126 (25.8%)
3-Person Household286 (56.8%)218 (43.2%)
4+ Person Household381 (73.7%)136 (26.3%)
Total Housing Units1,472 (70.0%)632 (30.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in District Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in District Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School114 (66.7%)57 (33.3%)
High School Diploma223 (51.3%)212 (48.7%)
College/Associate Degree558 (72.8%)209 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher577 (78.9%)154 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in District Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in District Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21710.3%
35 to 44 Years2009.5%
45 to 54 Years58027.6%
55 to 64 Years56626.9%
65 to 74 Years33115.7%
75 to 84 Years1406.7%
85 Years and Over703.3%
Total2,104100.0%

Housing Finances in District Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in District Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in District Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,472 (70.0%)$103,093
Renter-Occupied632 (30.0%)$31,023
Average2,104 (100.0%)$84,929

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in District Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in District Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00062 (4.2%)17 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)21 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)19 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99956 (3.8%)108 (17.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999133 (9.0%)203 (32.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99986 (5.8%)125 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999120 (8.2%)31 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999179 (12.2%)25 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999562 (38.2%)61 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more274 (18.6%)22 (3.5%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in District Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in District Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (0.3%)28 (4.4%)
$300 to $49924 (1.6%)17 (2.7%)
$500 to $799216 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99956 (3.8%)72 (11.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49994 (6.4%)245 (38.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999355 (24.1%)74 (11.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499228 (15.5%)64 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999327 (22.2%)88 (13.9%)
$3,000 or more168 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in District Heights

Housing Structures in District Heights

Housing Structures in District Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,36664.9%
Single Unit, Attached1838.7%
2 Unit Apartments21610.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments673.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1858.8%
10 or more Apartments833.9%
Mobile Home / Other40.2%
Total2,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in District Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in District Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,285 (94.1%)81 (5.9%)
Single Unit, Attached183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)216 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)185 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,472 (70.0%)632 (30.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in District Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in District Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)21 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)227 (35.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms82 (5.6%)303 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms583 (39.6%)52 (8.2%)
8 or more Rooms807 (54.8%)29 (4.6%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in District Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in District Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,173 (79.7%)34 (5.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.5%)3 (0.5%)
Electricity239 (16.2%)587 (92.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene46 (3.1%)8 (1.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in District Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in District Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle123 (8.4%)199 (31.5%)
1 Vehicle558 (37.9%)381 (60.3%)
2 Vehicles327 (22.2%)24 (3.8%)
3 or more Vehicles464 (31.5%)28 (4.4%)
Total1,472 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in District Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in District Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2911,181
Median Property Value$274,200$321,100
Median Household Income$77,250$254
Monthly Housing Costs$684$168
Real Estate Taxes$3,941$20

Property Value by Mortgage Status in District Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in District Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)58 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999208 (71.5%)407 (34.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99975 (25.8%)685 (58.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9998 (2.8%)18 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (1.1%)
Total291 (100.0%)1,181 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in District Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in District Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (11.3%)31 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (9.6%)29 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)28 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (19.2%)133 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (5.1%)30 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (10.3%)105 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999109 (37.5%)149 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more20 (6.9%)453 (38.4%)
Total291 (100.0%)1,181 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in District Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in District Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x29 (10.0%)109,075 (9,235.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x107 (36.8%)224 (19.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (5.8%)402 (34.0%)
4.0x or more138 (47.4%)233 (19.7%)
Total291 (100.0%)1,181 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in District Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in District Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)71 (6.0%)
$800 to $1,499290 (99.7%)46 (3.9%)
Total291 (100.0%)1,181 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in District Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in District Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in District Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years511 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years911 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years426 (64.4%)235 (35.5%)
26 to 34 Years763 (97.1%)23 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years463 (85.6%)78 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years648 (97.7%)15 (2.3%)
55 to 64 Years779 (91.1%)76 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years554 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,459 (92.7%)427 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in District Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in District Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born511 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen911 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen426 (64.4%)235 (35.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in District Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in District Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000472 (98.1%)9 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,666 (87.1%)246 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999253 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999580 (92.5%)47 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over2,488 (95.4%)119 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in District Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in District Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6262 (51.3%)249 (48.7%)
6 to 18 Years422 (46.3%)498 (54.7%)
19 to 25 Years141 (21.3%)285 (43.1%)
25 to 34 Years356 (45.3%)419 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years157 (29.0%)306 (56.6%)
45 to 54 Years211 (31.8%)457 (68.9%)
55 to 64 Years259 (30.3%)587 (68.6%)
65 to 74 Years509 (91.9%)468 (84.5%)
75 Years and over394 (97.5%)280 (69.3%)
Total2,711 (46.1%)3,549 (60.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in District Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in District Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years66 (9.0%)69 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years112 (13.2%)180 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years54 (25.6%)37 (10.8%)
75 Years and over79 (41.4%)165 (77.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in District Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in District Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)61 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in District Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)44 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)42 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in District Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years37 (5.1%)69 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years84 (9.9%)28 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years54 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (18.9%)122 (57.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in District Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (4.0%)17 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years28 (3.3%)115 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years54 (25.6%)37 (10.8%)
75 Years and over69 (36.1%)109 (51.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in District Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (18.9%)80 (37.6%)

Technology Access in District Heights

Computing Device Access in District Heights

Computing Device Access in District Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,51371.9%
Smartphone1,94792.5%
Tablet1,49270.9%
No Computing Device331.6%
Total2,104100.0%

Internet Access in District Heights

Internet Access in District Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.5%
Broadband Home1,66279.0%
Cellular Data Only23611.2%
Satellite Internet1215.8%
No Internet1537.3%
Total2,104100.0%

District Heights Summary

History

District Heights is a city located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and is located just south of the city. The city was founded in 1924 and was originally known as District Heights Village. The city was incorporated in 1939 and was named after the nearby District of Columbia.
The city was originally a rural farming community, but in the 1950s and 1960s, the city began to experience rapid growth due to the construction of the Washington Metro and the expansion of the federal government. This growth led to the development of many new neighborhoods and businesses in the area.
The city has a rich history of civil rights activism. In the 1960s, the city was the site of several protests and demonstrations against segregation and discrimination. In 1965, the city was the site of the first sit-in at a local restaurant to protest segregation. The city was also the site of the first march for civil rights in Prince George’s County in 1966.

Geography

District Heights is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It is located just south of Washington, D.C. and is bordered by Suitland, Forestville, and Capitol Heights. The city is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland and is situated on a plateau. The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The city receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

The economy of District Heights is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to several government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The city has a median household income of $50,000 and a poverty rate of 16.3%. The unemployment rate in the city is 6.2%.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of District Heights was 6,547. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 33.2% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.3% other. The median age in the city was 36.7 years.
The city is home to a large number of families, with 44.3% of households having children under the age of 18. The city has a high rate of homeownership, with 73.3% of households owning their own homes.

Conclusion

District Heights is a city located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and is located just south of the city. The city was founded in 1924 and was originally known as District Heights Village. The city has a rich history of civil rights activism and is home to a large number of families. The economy of the city is largely based on the service industry and the city has a median household income of $50,000 and a poverty rate of 16.3%. The city is home to a large number of African American and White residents, as well as a small number of Hispanic or Latino residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of District Heights?
Total Population of District Heights is 5,905.
What is the Total Male Population of District Heights?
Total Male Population of District Heights is 2,595.
What is the Total Female Population of District Heights?
Total Female Population of District Heights is 3,310.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in District Heights?
There are 78.40 Males per 100 Females in District Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in District Heights?
There are 127.55 Females per 100 Males in District Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in District Heights?
Median Population Age in District Heights is 37.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in District Heights
Average Family Size in District Heights is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in District Heights
Average Household Size in District Heights is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in District Heights?
Per Capita income in District Heights is $32,090.
What is the Median Family Income in District Heights?
Median Family Income in District Heights is $91,250.
What is the Median Household income in District Heights?
Median Household Income in District Heights is $84,929.
What is Income or Wage Gap in District Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in District Heights is 6.6%.
Women in District Heights earn 93.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in District Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in District Heights is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in District Heights?
There are 2,803 People in the Labor Forcein in District Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in District Heights?
60.0% of People are in the Labor Force in District Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in District Heights?
Unemployment Rate in District Heights is 12.6%.