District Heights, MD is a small town located in Prince George's County. With a population of just under 6,000 people, the city has a population density of over 6,900 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 people per square mile.
With its close proximity to Washington D.C., District Heights provides access to many services and businesses including grocery stores such as Giant Food and Safeway, pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, retail stores like Ross Dress for Less and Home Goods, restaurants ranging from fast food chains like McDonalds and Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen to sit-down restaurants like Outback Steakhouse and Buffalo Wild Wings. For outdoor activities District Heights hosts year round events such as festivals at Watkins Regional Park or relaxing walks along the Anacostia Tributary Trails System which offer beautiful views in any season. Popular local sports teams are also accessible such as the Washington Nationals baseball team who play at neighboring National Stadium or the nearby Washington Wizards basketball team who play at Capital One Arena in DC. Local organizations such as the Prince George’s County Association of Realtors or The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission provide opportunities to get involved with your community.
The population in District Heights is 5,927. There are 6,852 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in District Heights is 35.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in District Heights is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in District Heights
- 29.8% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 19.4% are married with children
- 36.4% have children, but are single
Race in District Heights
- 1.3% are White
- 88.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander