Capitol Heights, Maryland
Location of Capitol Heights, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.88194, -76.91444
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area
- Total	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
- Land	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	121 ft (37 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	4,138
- Density	5,047.2/sq mi (1,948.7/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes	20700-20799
Area code(s)	301
FIPS code	24-13000
GNIS feature ID	0597177

Capitol Heights is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,138 at the 2000 census. The community is known for its rolling hills and breath taking views of the surrounding communities. Development around the Capitol Heights Metro Station has medical facilities and eataries to support the community. The community has a station off of the Washington Metro subway system called the Capitol Heights Metro Station. The Washington Redskins football stadium is just to the east of Capitol Heights, near the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and Hampton Mall shopping center which has a new hotel and eateries.

The town is 7.15 miles away from Washington, DC and has a ZIP code of 20743.

Bordering Areas

• Coral Hills (Southwest)
• Seat Pleasant (Northeast)
• Fairmount Heights (North)
• Walker Mil (Southeast)

Geography

Capitol Heights is located at 38°52′55″N, 76°54′52″W (38.881862, -76.914474)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 4,138 people, 1,441 households, and 1,014 families residing in the town. The population density was 5,047.2 people per square mile (1,948.4/km²). There were 1,603 housing units at an average density of 1,955.2/sq mi (754.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 4.81% White, 92.85% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,441 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 28.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the town the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $53,826. Males had a median income of $36,950 versus $35,225 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,932. About 9.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Organizations Based in Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights Boys and Girls Club, a chapter of Prince Georges County Boys and Girls Club. supports our youth with after school programs, athletic programs along with mentoring boys and girls. Capitol Heights conflict-mediation program focuses on resolving differences between our youth by using our youth to resolve these differences.

Education

Capitol Heights is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system.

Capitol Heights is zoned to:

• Capitol Heights Elementary School
• Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School
• William Hall Elementary School
• Walker Mill Middle School
• Central High School

References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

External links

• Town of Capitol Heights
• Capitol Heights Boys and Girls Club
• Town of Capitol Heights
• Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department

• Capitol Heights, Maryland is at coordinates 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.881862, -76.914474 (Capitol Heights, Maryland)Coordinates: 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.881862, -76.914474 (Capitol Heights, Maryland)

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