Anacostia is home to 5,219 people in Washington. Owners hold 30% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 61% less than in Washington as a whole. 31.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 10,565 people per square mile. 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
Land area
0.49 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.15 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
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-Hispanic2.4%(127)
Black91.7%(4,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(129)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.2%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(127)
Black91.7%(4,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(129)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.2%(168)
Diversity Score
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
