Population 6,175 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marlow Heights
Household size in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Marlow Heights has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east. Marlow Heights has smaller households than the great majority of Maryland cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Marlow Heights is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.3 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Marlow Heights (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Marlow Heights has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Maryland cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marlow Heights
Renters in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Marlow Heights than nationally: 48.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Marlow Heights: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Marlow Heights leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,155 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,213 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,451 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,636 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marlow Heights pays $1,636 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Washington area overall ($2,236). Rent has climbed $482 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marlow Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marlow Heights: 24.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Marlow Heights never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Marlow Heights has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marlow Heights
| Period | Marlow Heights | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marlow Heights runs well above the national rate: 15.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marlow Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Heights | 2.43 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 48.9% | 4.3% | 1975 | $1,636 | 24.6% | 86.6% | 15.9% |
| Hillcrest Heights | 2.25 | 45.1 | 17.0% | 50.5% | 6.7% | 1964 | $1,560 | 30.7% | 89.9% | 7.7% |
| Temple Hills | 2.47 | 38.4 | 17.7% | 62.3% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,768 | 26.9% | 92.6% | 9.0% |
| Glassmanor | 2.48 | 36.2 | 18.6% | 64.0% | 9.5% | 1973 | $1,631 | 21.1% | 85.1% | 8.2% |
| Suitland | 2.07 | 45.1 | 15.1% | 70.4% | 8.6% | 1979 | $1,623 | 25.5% | 92.0% | 7.6% |
| Camp Springs | 2.65 | 41.6 | 12.9% | 34.9% | 5.0% | 1977 | $2,168 | 34.3% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
| Forest Heights | 3.05 | 42.7 | 16.6% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 1951 | $1,660 | 23.0% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Oxon Hill | 2.45 | 45.8 | 7.9% | 34.8% | 8.2% | 1979 | $1,875 | 36.5% | 82.4% | 7.0% |
| Morningside | 2.39 | 44.0 | 17.3% | 22.4% | 6.6% | 1965 | $2,183 | 28.0% | 89.2% | 3.6% |
| Coral Hills | 2.63 | 36.5 | 19.8% | 28.2% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,718 | 21.6% | 85.6% | 9.9% |
| Andrews AFB | 3.19 | 24.6 | 7.7% | 98.9% | 13.5% | 1990 | $2,731 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marlow Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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