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Adams Morgan

District of Columbia · Washington · 16,302 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Adams Morgan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $745,086. Households here earn about 33% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Adams Morgan; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,302
Population density
34,833 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,166
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$122,753
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$745,086
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,335
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(9,728)
Black11.3%(1,834)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,515)
Asian5.1%(831)
Other8.6%(1,394)
Diversity Score74.7%(12,176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(9,728)
Black11.3%(1,834)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,515)
Asian5.1%(831)
Other8.6%(1,394)
Diversity Score74.7%(12,176)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
53.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
18.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia?

Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia has about 16,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $146,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $745,086, and the typical rent is about $2,335 a month.

How educated are people in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 90.4% of adults age 25 and over in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 6.4% of people in Adams Morgan, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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