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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCapitol HeightsMarylandNational
Income per capita$33,200$37,756$29,829
Median household income$72,209$76,067$55,322
Median income owner occupied$76,336$95,994$70,586
Median income renter occupied$44,293$47,333$35,192
Median earnings male$43,102$46,495$36,919
Median earnings female$42,083$35,612$26,250
Unemployment rate4.3%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level9.6%9.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Capitol Heights is 11% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Capitol Heights is 31% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Capitol Heights is 8% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Capitol Heights is 36% lower than the national average

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      $48,134 $72,209 $144,418
      City
      $50,706 $76,067 $152,134
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Capitol Heights median earnings by income bracket

      Capitol Heights employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.7%8.7%
      Manufacturing sector2.7%2.7%
      Financial & insurance services3.5%3.5%
      Wholesale & retail services3.8%3.8%
      Public administration15.2%15.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.1%8.1%
      Education, health & social services5.3%5.3%
      Other50.2%50.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Chevy Chase, MD2,979$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase Village, MD1,871$250,001351.9%
      Martin's Additions, MD1,089$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase Section Five, MD757$250,001351.9%
      Chevy Chase Section Three, MD900$250,001351.9%
      Capitol Heights, MD4,505$72,20930.5%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Edwardsville, KS4,506$74,06333.9%
      Placitas, NM4,506$94,35770.6%
      West Bay Shore, NY4,506$121,900120.3%
      Heeia, HI4,503$126,667129.0%
      Jonesboro, LA4,503$26,73851.7%
      Capitol Heights, MD4,505$72,20930.5%
      Source: The Capitol Heights, MD employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).