Census tract · Prince George's County
Census Tract 8027, Prince George's County, Maryland
Census Tract 8027, GEOID 24033802700, in Prince George's County, Maryland, mostly within Capitol Heights (66% of its census blocks). 2,524 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±706); the 2020 Census counted 2,675.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,524
±706 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,675
Median household income
$87,292
±$13,097 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $101,798
Median home value
$330,600
±$16,056 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $426,000
Median gross rent
$1,744
±$840 (90% margin)
Prince George's County: $1,799
Where is Census Tract 8027?
Census Tract 8027 is one of 214 census tracts in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 0.43 square miles of land, 6,221 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 24033802700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Capitol Heights | 66% |
| Maryland Park | 18% |
| Coral Hills | 12% |
| Seat Pleasant | 1% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 8027: Tract 8026 ($67,895), Tract 8028.03 ($96,250) and Tract 8029.01. The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 8027?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 8027's population at 2,524 (±706) in 917 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,675 residents and 1,012 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 8027 | Capitol Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,524±706 | 4,020 |
| Households | 917±233 | 1,286 |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.38 | 3.12 |
| Housing units | 967±234 | 1,336 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 8027?
The median resident of Census Tract 8027 is 38.3 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 60.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.7%. 21.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 8027 | Capitol Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±4.8 | 31.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±7.6 pts | 27.6% |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±3.8 pts | 13.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.7%±11.2 pts | 28.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 60.1%±11.7 pts | 69.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±4.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 21.0%±8.5 pts | 16.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.6%±9.5 pts | 21.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±3.0 pts | 3.1% |
| With a disability | 8.6%±3.4 pts | 6.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±3.7 pts | 6.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.6%±5.8 pts | 78.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6%±8.6 pts | 20.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±5.2 pts | 7.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9%±5.2 pts | 93.6% |
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 Census Tract 8027 earn?
Half of the 917 households in Census Tract 8027 earn less than $87,292 a year (±$13,097), against $101,798 across Prince George's County: 125th highest of the county's 212 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 8027 | Capitol Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,292±$13,097 | $97,155 |
| Mean household income | $126,411±$65,636 | $135,052 |
| Per capita income | $44,411±$18,742 | $42,417 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±6.4 pts | 8.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5%±6.9 pts | 3.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.4%±9.0 pts | 21.7% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3%±5.1 pts | 93.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±5.4 pts | 90.0% |
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 Census Tract 8027?
Owners occupy 64.2% of Census Tract 8027's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $330,600 by its owner (±$16,056). The median renter pays $1,744 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 8027 | Capitol Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $330,600±$16,056 | $331,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,744±$840 | $1,306 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±16.0 pts | 22.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,907±$125 | $1,866 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2%±10.8 pts | 77.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.8%±10.8 pts | 22.7% |
| Housing units | 967±234 | 1,336 |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.5%±6.2 pts | 58.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7%±6.3 pts | 2.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.1%±6.7 pts | 14.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8%±5.5 pts | 11.7% |
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 Census Tract 8027 get to work?
65.6% of Census Tract 8027's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.0%.
| Measure | Tract 8027 | Capitol Heights |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6%±5.8 pts | 73.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 15.0%±7.5 pts | 16.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6%±7.7 pts | 66.2% |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±4.5 pts | 11.6% |
| Public transportation | 13.5%±7.6 pts | 8.4% |
| Walked | 2.7%±3.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±4.7 pts | 7.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±3.6 | 32.1 min |
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
How does Census Tract 8027 compare with the other tracts in Prince George's County?
Among Prince George's County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 8027 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Prince George's County |
|---|---|
| Population | 196th of 214 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 214 |
| Median household income | 125th of 212 |
| Per capita income | 107th of 213 |
| Median home value | 176th of 209 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd of 195 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd of 126 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 168th of 212 |
| Median age | 121st of 214 |
| Owner-occupied share | 109th of 206 |
The tracts next to it on Prince George's County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8007.04 | 122nd | $90,953±$19,157 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8005.20 | 123rd | $89,821±$6,391 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8011.05 | 124th | $89,342±$26,389 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8027 | 125th | $87,292±$13,097 |
| Tract 8001.03 | 126th | $87,008±$17,623 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8055 | 127th | $86,384±$20,411 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 8056.02 | 128th | $86,289±$31,472 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 8027?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 8027 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections