American University Park is a neighborhood of 6,932 people in Washington. Households here earn about 118% more than in Washington as a whole. Median household income runs $239,800, well clear of the $82,259 US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 85% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $1,286,362. The median age is 45.0, about 6 years above the US 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
Land area
0.95 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.63 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,186)
Black5.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino8%(556)
Asian5.9%(408)
Other5.7%(397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,186)
Black5.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino8%(556)
Asian5.9%(408)
Other5.7%(397)
Diversity Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
