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| Capitol Heights, Maryland | |
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| — Town — | |
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| Coordinates: 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.88194°N 76.91444°WCoordinates: 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.88194°N 76.91444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,337 |
| • Density | 5,348.9/sq mi (2,065.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 20700-20799 |
| Area code(s) | 301 and 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-13000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597177 |
Capitol Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.[1] The population was 4,337 at the 2010 census.[2] 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, D.C., and has a ZIP code of 20743.
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[edit] Bordering areas
- Coral Hills (southwest)
- Seat Pleasant (northeast)
- Washington, D.C. (northwest)
- Fairmount Heights (north)
- Walker Mill (southeast)
[edit] Geography
Capitol Heights is located at 38°52′55″N 76°54′52″W / 38.88194°N 76.91444°W (38.881862, -76.914474)[3].
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.
[edit] Previous mayors
- 1946-1950 Thomas A. Shaw
- 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
[edit] Town council
- 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
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[4] 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.
[edit] Law enforcement
Capitol Heights is served by its own police department. Chief Gary Blakes was recently selected to serve as the Chief of Police.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Education
Capitol Heights is a part of the Prince George's County Public Schools 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
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Capitol Heights, Maryland
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Capitol Heights town, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Town of Capitol Heights official website
- Capitol Heights Boys and Girls Club
- Town of Capitol Heights
- Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department
