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American University Park

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,932 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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American University Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $239,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,286,362. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 118% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up American University Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,932
Population density
7,320 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$239,800
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$100,533
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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
$1,286,362
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,583
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,186)
Black5.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino8%(556)
Asian5.9%(408)
Other5.7%(397)
Diversity Score53%(3,674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,186)
Black5.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino8%(556)
Asian5.9%(408)
Other5.7%(397)
Diversity Score53%(3,674)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
57.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
17.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia?

American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $239,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,286,362, and the typical rent is about $2,583 a month.

How educated are people in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 85.3% of adults age 25 and over in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in American University Park, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 7.8% of people in American University Park, 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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