Capitol Heights, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Capitol Heights is a town
in Prince George's County, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 4,138 at the 2000 census. Development around the Capitol Heights Metro station
has medical facilities and eateries to support the community. 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 borders Washington, DC and has a ZIP code
of 20743.
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.
1950-1952 Harvey E. Ennis
1952-1954 Joseph Gainer
1954-1964 Elmer L. Hockman
1964-1986 Leo P. Forami
1986-2002 Vivian M. Dodson
2002-2006 Joyce Ayers Nixon
2006-2010 Darrell A. Miller
Kito A. James, Mayor (4-year term)
Marnitta L. King, Mayor Pro Tem (chosen by Mayor)
Renita A. Cason
Monique Hunter
Victor L. James, Sr.
Tamil Perry
Kenneth D. Vinson
of 2000, there were 4,138 people, 1,441 households, and 1,014 families residing in the town. The population density
was 5,047.3 people per square mile (1,948.4/km²). There were 1,603 housing units at an average density of 1,955.2 per square mile (754.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.85% Black or African American, 4.81% White, 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.
The Capitol Heights conflict-mediation program focuses on resolving differences between youths in the area.
system.
Capitol Heights is zoned to:
Elementary Schools Website
Middle Schools
High Schools
Academies(Elementary and Middle)
Town
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in Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 4,138 at the 2000 census. Development around the Capitol Heights Metro station
Capitol Heights (Washington Metro)
Capitol Heights is an island platformed Washington Metro station in Capitol Heights, Maryland, United States. The station was opened on November 22, 1980, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority...
has medical facilities and eateries to support the community. The Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
football stadium is just to the east of Capitol Heights, near the Capital Beltway
Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)
Interstate 495 is a Interstate Highway that surrounds the United States' capital of Washington, D.C., and its inner suburbs in adjacent Maryland and Virginia. I-495 is widely known as the Capital Beltway or simply the Beltway, especially when the context of Washington, D.C., is clear...
(I-95/495) and Hampton Mall shopping center which has a new hotel and eateries.
The town borders Washington, DC and has a ZIP code
ZIP Code
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of 20743.
Bordering Areas
- Coral HillsCoral Hills, MarylandCoral Hills is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 10,720.-Geography:Coral Hills is located at ....
(Southwest) - Seat PleasantSeat Pleasant, MarylandSeat Pleasant is an incorporated city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States immediately east of Washington D.C. The population was 4,885 at the 2000 census. Two state highways run through it — Maryland Route 704 and Maryland Route 214...
(Northeast) - Washington, D. C. (Northwest)
- Fairmount HeightsFairmount Heights, MarylandFairmount Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,508 at the 2000 census. The town was formally incorparated in 1935, making the town the second oldest African-American municipality in Prince George's County...
(North) - Walker MillWalker Mill, MarylandWalker Mill is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,104 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Walker Mill is located at ....
(Southeast)
Geography
Capitol Heights is located at 38°52′55"N 76°54′52"W (38.881862, -76.914474).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
Previous Mayors
1946-1950 Thomas A. Shaw1950-1952 Harvey E. Ennis
1952-1954 Joseph Gainer
1954-1964 Elmer L. Hockman
1964-1986 Leo P. Forami
1986-2002 Vivian M. Dodson
2002-2006 Joyce Ayers Nixon
2006-2010 Darrell A. Miller
Town Council
TOWN COUNCILKito A. James, Mayor (4-year term)
Marnitta L. King, Mayor Pro Tem (chosen by Mayor)
Renita A. Cason
Monique Hunter
Victor L. James, Sr.
Tamil Perry
Kenneth D. Vinson
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,138 people, 1,441 households, and 1,014 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 5,047.3 people per square mile (1,948.4/km²). There were 1,603 housing units at an average density of 1,955.2 per square mile (754.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.85% Black or African American, 4.81% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Law Enforcement
The Town of Capitol Heights is served by its own police department. Chief Gary Blakes was recently selected to serve as the Chief of Police.Community organizations in Capitol Heights
Capitol Heights Boys & Girls Club, a chapter of Prince George's County Boys and Girls Club, supports the youth with after-school programs and athletic programs, along with mentoring boys and girls.The Capitol Heights conflict-mediation program focuses on resolving differences between youths in the area.
Education
Capitol Heights is a part of the Prince George's County Public SchoolsPrince George's County Public Schools
The Prince George's County Public Schools system is a large school district administered by the government of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States and is overseen by the Maryland State Department of Education...
system.
Capitol Heights is zoned to:
Elementary Schools Website
- Capitol Heights Elementary School http://www1.pgcps.org/capitolheights
- John H. Bayne Elementary School http://www1.pgcps.org/johnhbayne
- Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School http://www1.pgcps.org/doswellbrooks/
- Robert R. Gray Elementary School http://www1.pgcps.org/robertrgray
- Bradbury Heights Elementary School http://www1.pgcps.org/bradburyheights/
Middle Schools
- Drew-Freeman Middle School http://www1.pgcps.org/drewfreeman
- Walker Mill Middle School http://www.pgcps.org/~wmill
High Schools
- Central High School http://www1.pgcps.org/central
- Suitland High School http://www1.pgcps.org/suitlandhs
- Fairmont Heights High School http://www1.pgcps.org/fairmontheights
Academies(Elementary and Middle)
- William W. Hall Academy http://www1.pgcps.org/williamwhall