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Population Review

Hillcrest Heights, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hillcrest Heights, Maryland is 15,670 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 92nd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $77,696, the median home value is $340,500, and the median age is 41.2.

15,670

Population

6301

People / sq mi

$77,696

Median Income

$340,500

Median Home Value

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Hillcrest Heights covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 6301 people per square mile.

About Hillcrest Heights, MD

Hillcrest Heights is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 70.9% of the population. Hillcrest Heights is a city in Maryland with a population of 15,670.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $77,696 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $340,500, with typical rent around $1,446.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 30.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 14.8% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 38 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Hillcrest Heights, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White9.0%
Black or African American84.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$77,696

Median Household Income

$40,213

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$340,500

Median Home Value

$1,446

Median Rent

51.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.3%

High School+

30.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

16.1%

Drive Alone

62.5%

Public Transit

14.8%

Work From Home

38.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

70.9%

Foreign Born

88.3%

Non-English at Home

5.3%

Veterans

9.6%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.3%
Public Administration14.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.7%
Construction10.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.9%
Retail Trade6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Information3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Manufacturing1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hillcrest Heights, Maryland has a population of 15,670 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 92nd-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland is $77,696, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland is $340,500, with median monthly rent at $1,446 and a homeownership rate of 51.2%.

The median age in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland is 41.2 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.