Marlow Heights, MD Demographics

A map of Marlow Heights's Population by Race

Marlow Heights, Maryland had a population of 6,169 in 2020. It was 3.4% White, 74.9% Black, 1.8% Asian, 16.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Marlow Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is the 184th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Marlow Heights's White Population

211 residents of Marlow Heights identify as White, or 3.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Marlow Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #513 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more White than neighboring Silver Hill (2.5% White), Hillcrest Heights (1.9% White), and Glassmanor (1.6% White). Marlow Heights is less White than neighboring Temple Hills (3.8% White), and Camp Springs (6% White).

Marlow Heights's Black Population

4,622 residents of Marlow Heights identify as Black, or 74.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Marlow Heights considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more Black than neighboring Camp Springs (74.1% Black), and Glassmanor (73.7% Black). Marlow Heights is less Black than neighboring Temple Hills (81.8% Black), Silver Hill (89.3% Black), and Hillcrest Heights (86.6% Black).

Marlow Heights's Asian Population

109 residents of Marlow Heights identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Marlow Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more Asian than neighboring Temple Hills (1.4% Asian), Silver Hill (0.5% Asian), Hillcrest Heights (0.8% Asian), and Glassmanor (1% Asian). Marlow Heights is less Asian than neighboring Camp Springs (1.9% Asian).

Marlow Heights's Hispanic Population

1,031 residents of Marlow Heights identify as Hispanic, or 16.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Marlow Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Temple Hills (9.8% Hispanic), Silver Hill (4.7% Hispanic), Hillcrest Heights (7.6% Hispanic), and Camp Springs (13.7% Hispanic). Marlow Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Glassmanor (20.8% Hispanic).

Marlow Heights's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Marlow Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Marlow Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Temple Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), and Silver Hill (0.5% Native American/Other). Marlow Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Springs (1.1% Native American/Other).

Marlow Heights's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Marlow Heights identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Marlow Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Marlow Heights is ranked #455 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Marlow Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Hill (2.4% Multiracial), Hillcrest Heights (2.4% Multiracial), and Glassmanor (2.2% Multiracial). Marlow Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Temple Hills (2.7% Multiracial), and Camp Springs (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.