Capitol Heights, MD Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Capitol Heights was 3,953, a 1.03% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Capitol Heights's population was 3,994, a decline of 0.99% compared to a population of 4,034 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Capitol Heights, MD population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Capitol Heights decreased by 178. In this period, the peak population was 4,524 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 4,131 - -
2001 4,181 50 1.21%
2002 4,219 38 0.91%
2003 4,244 25 0.59%
2004 4,262 18 0.42%
2005 4,265 3 0.07%
2006 4,234 -31 -0.73%
2007 4,194 -40 -0.94%
2008 4,173 -21 -0.5%
2009 4,184 11 0.26%
2010 4,311 127 3.04%
2011 4,350 39 0.9%
2012 4,391 41 0.94%
2013 4,429 38 0.87%
2014 4,474 45 1.02%
2015 4,506 32 0.72%
2016 4,517 11 0.24%
2017 4,523 6 0.13%
2018 4,524 1 0.02%
2019 4,523 -1 -0.02%
2020 4,034 -489 -10.81%
2021 3,994 -40 -0.99%
2022 3,953 -41 -1.03%
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Capitol Heights, MD population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Capitol Heights's population increased by 180 (4.36%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Capitol Heights's population decreased by 277 (6.43%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Capitol Heights's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Capitol Heights's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 3,953. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Capitol Heights's population peaked in year 2018 at 4,524.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Capitol Heights's population was lowest in year 2022 at 3,953.

Capitol Heights, MD annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Capitol Heights grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Capitol Heights had an average annual population growth rate of -0.20% per year. Overall the population shrank 4.31% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Capitol Heights's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Capitol Heights's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.20% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 81. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Capitol Heights's population grew the most with an increase of 127 (3.04%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Capitol Heights's population declined the most with a negative growth of 489 (-10.81%).

Things to know

Is Capitol Heights, MD population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Capitol Heights's population decreased by 81 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 40 (0.99%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 41 (1.03%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Capitol Heights, MD changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Capitol Heights decreased by 476 (10.75%). The population was highest at 4,524 in the year 2018 and lowest at 3,953 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.99%.

References

Datasets

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Capitol Heights, MD Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Capitol Heights population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Capitol Heights across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Capitol Heights was 3,953, a 1.03% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Capitol Heights population was 3,994, a decline of 0.99% compared to a population of 4,034 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Capitol Heights decreased by 178. In this period, the peak population was 4,524 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Capitol Heights population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Capitol Heights is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Capitol Heights population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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