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The Marlow Heights Census Designated Place had a population of 5,484 as of July 1, 2019.
The primary coordinate point for Marlow Heights is located at latitude 38.8334 and longitude -76.9516 in Prince George's County. The formal boundaries for the Marlow Heights Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.03 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Prince George's County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 259 feet.
The Marlow Heights Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2390124) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Marlow Heights Census Designated Place is located within District 6, Spauldings, a minor civil division (MCD) of Prince George's County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Marlow Heights, MD Housing Affordability Index is 128 State of Maryland Housing Affordability Index is 118 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Marlow Heights, MD Wealth Index is 71 State of Maryland Wealth Index is 141 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 5,484 |
| Population in Households | 5,429 |
| Population in Families | 4,147 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 55 |
| Population Density | 2,698 |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,812 |
| Average Household Income | $76,399 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,701 |
| Wealth Index3 | 71 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,450 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,045 (42.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,152 (47.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 (10.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $221,500 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 128 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,197 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 1,318 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.26% | -0.18% |
| Households | -0.43% | -0.3% |
| Families | -0.66% | -0.37% |
| Median Household Income | 2.18% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.1% |
The table below compares Marlow Heights to the other 518 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 187 | 64th |
| Population Density | # 142 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 264 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 383 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 344 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
