Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland

Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland
Former census-designated place
The United States Census Bureau headquarters in March 2007.
Location of Suitland-Silver Hill, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°51′2″N 76°55′25″W
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area
• Total	5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2)
• Land	5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population  (2000)
• Total	33,515
• Density	6,008.0/sq mi (2,319.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code	24-75762

Suitland is a suburb of Prince George's County, Maryland, approximately one mile (1.6 km) southeast of Washington, D.C., 10 miles from Alexandria, Virginia and 8.3 miles from National Harbor, Maryland. Rich in history and culture, Suitland offers plenty for residents and visitors to explore. Suitland is a census designated place (CDP) and as of the 2020 census, its population was 25,839. Prior to 2010, it was part of the Suitland-Silver Hill census-designated place.

Additionally, Suitland Federal Center houses the national headquarters of the United States Census Bureau, among other government agencies.

Committed to elevating the quality of life for residents, Suitland Citizens Association has made great strides in building trust within the community and the Suitlandfest Community Development Corporation create engaging recreational opportunities, fostering cultural enrichment, and driving socio-economic advancement.

Geography

Suitland-Silver Hill is located at 38°51′2″N 76°55′25″W (38.850462, −76.923742).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.6 square miles (15 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	30,355		—
1980	32,164		6.0%
1990	35,111		9.2%
2000	33,515		−4.5%
2010	31,775		−5.2%
source:

As of the census of 2000, there were 33,515 people, 13,149 households, and 8,652 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,008.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,319.7/km²). There were 14,379 housing units at an average density of 2,577.6 per square mile (995.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 3.86% White, 93.01% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 13,149 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples living together, 33.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,870, and the median income for a family was $43,635. Males had a median income of $33,633 versus $31,460 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,031. About 9.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

The community is served by three Washington Metro stations Naylor Road , Suitland and Branch Avenue on the Green Line (Washington Metro).

Education

The area is served by Prince George's County Public Schools, and zoned to Suitland High School, Drew Freeman Middle School, Suitland Elementary School.