Census-designated place · Maryland
Marlow Heights, Maryland
Marlow Heights, census-designated place, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Marlow Heights had 5,456 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±958). GEOID 2450750.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,456
±958 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,169
Median household income
$55,502
±$8,624 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$387,600
±$32,685 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,657
±$86 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Marlow Heights and what county is it in?
Marlow Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 3,036 residents per square mile in 2020.
Marlow Heights is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marlow Heights, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Marlow Heights's population at 5,456 (±958). The 2020 Census counted 6,169 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Marlow Heights is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,456 ±958 | 959,754 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,533 ±303 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.25 | 2.70 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 2,634 ±298 | 365,506 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marlow Heights?
The median resident of Marlow Heights is 44.8 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 83.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±6.2 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±4.8 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1% ±5.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±4.6 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±3.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 83.7% ±4.5 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±3.8 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8% ±4.2 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2% ±5.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±5.3 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.8% ±5.7 pts | 36.7% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±4.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±10.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±5.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marlow Heights earn?
Half of Marlow Heights's 2,533 households earn less than $55,502 a year (±$8,624), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $84,551 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $29,049 after inflation. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,502 ±$8,624 | $101,798 | −$29,049 |
| Mean household income | $77,471 ±$10,684 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,123 ±$6,195 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.5% ±11.2 pts | 10.8% | +20.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.7% ±20.8 pts | 14.6% | +29.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.2% ±6.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±5.0 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3% ±6.1 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marlow Heights?
Owners occupy 40.7% of Marlow Heights's occupied homes and renters 59.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,600 by its owner (±$32,685). The median renter pays $1,657 a month including utilities, and 63.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,600 ±$32,685 | $426,000 | +$48,790 |
| Median gross rent | $1,657 ±$86 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.4% ±12.2 pts | 43.7% | +18.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,038 ±$278 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.7% ±7.6 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.3% ±7.6 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,634 ±298 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±4.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.9% ±6.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.5% ±6.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Marlow Heights work and get to work?
63.3% of Marlow Heights's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.1%.
| Measure | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±8.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.1% ±6.3 pts | 6.4% | +9.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3% ±7.8 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±6.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 17.2% ±7.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±3.1 pts | 17.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.2 min ±4.6 | 35.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marlow Heights?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Marlow Heights, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,649 (Tract 8018.01) to $69,146 (Tract 8017.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8017.09Prince George's County | 5,508 | $69,146 |
| Tract 8018.01Prince George's County | 1,768 | $43,649 |
| Tract 8019.07Prince George's County | 3,243 | $55,117 |
| Tract 8018.02Prince George's County | 3,753 | $79,754 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marlow Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Marlow Heights compare with other places in Maryland?
Marlow Heights ranks 307th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 192nd | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th | 326 |
| Median household income | 307th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 272nd | 326 |
| Median home value | 192nd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 178th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 4th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 271st | 325 |
| Median age | 68th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 306th | 323 |
| Work from home | 276th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 325 |
Marlow Heights's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marlow Heights?
15 of the 57 figures for Marlow Heights on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marlow Heights are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.