Marlow Heights, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,144
Population
3,027/sq mi density
$58,268
Median Income
$37,980 per capita
$366,700
Home Value
$320,634 Zillow
$1,638
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$58,268 median income, 13.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$366,700 home value, $1,638/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,144
Census 2023
Population Density
3,027
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.3 km²)
Median Age
40.5 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 84.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
3.2%
Black
84.6%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.4%
Spanish
14.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.4%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
15.3%
18% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.408
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,144 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,027 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 84.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
Language
| English Only | 88.4% |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 15.3% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 88.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.408 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |