Capitol Heights, Maryland
Capitol Heights: town in Maryland, United States
About
Capitol Heights is a town located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,337 and a population density of 2,144 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,514 inhabitants.
The town was created 116 years ago in 1909.
Quick Facts about Capitol Heights
| Population | 4,514 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Postal code | 20700–20799 |
| Phone Area Codes | 240, 301 |
| Area | 2.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8851,-76.9158 |
| Altitude | 121 feet / 37 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1910 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 13:43:56 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,231 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Capitol Heights is located at 38°53'6"N 76°54'57"W (38.8851100, -76.9158100).
Capitol Heights map
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Weather
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Capitol Heights increased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,337 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,351 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,391 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,429 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,473 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,505 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,515 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,519 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,517 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,514 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,514 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Capitol Heights
1Walker Mill Regional Park
8001 Walker Mill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, United States View details
Phone: +13016992400 | Website available
2Launch Trampoline Park Prince George's County
1001 Hampton Park Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, United States View details
Phone: +13013335867 | Website available
3Welcome to Washington, DC Sign
Capitol Heights, MD 20743, United States View details
Where to Eat in Capitol Heights
1Dave & Buster's
1851 Ritchie Station Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, United States View details
Phone: +13019099601 | Website available
People born in Capitol Heights (3)
People born in Capitol Heights, including basketball player Chris McCray, football player Chad Scott, boxer Gary Antuanne Russell, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Capitol Heights, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446394 | Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary | Capitol Heights (MD) | 20743 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Capitol Heights, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Capitol Heights.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heigh Post Office | Capitol Heights (MD) | 20743 |
Other cities in Prince George's County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George's County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 58,212 | The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Chillum | 33,513 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| College Park | 32,173 | Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland |
| South Laurel | 26,112 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Laurel | 25,548 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Fort Washington | 24,183 | Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Greenbelt | 23,229 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Camp Springs | 19,096 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Langley Park | 18,755 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| Hyattsville | 18,217 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Calverton | 17,724 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Beltsville | 16,772 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,469 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| East Riverdale | 15,509 | Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Adelphi | 15,086 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Glenn Dale | 13,466 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Capitol Heights distances to largest Maryland cities