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Anacostia

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,219 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Anacostia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,239. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $480,751. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Anacostia; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,219
Population density
10,565 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,239
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,325
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$480,751
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,422
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(127)
Black91.7%(4,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(129)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.2%(168)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,021)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(127)
Black91.7%(4,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(129)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.2%(168)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,021)
Diversity Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Foreign born
3.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia?

Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $43,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $480,751, and the typical rent is about $1,422 a month.

How educated are people in Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.7% of people in Anacostia, 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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