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Barney Circle

District of Columbia · Washington · 4,631 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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Barney Circle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $932,300. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% more than the Washington median. Despite a median home value of $932,300, the poverty rate sits 155% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Barney Circle; 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,631
Population density
6,587 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,382
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,583
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$932,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,679
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(1,408)
Black58.9%(2,727)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(302)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other2.4%(111)
Diversity Score69.5%(3,217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(1,408)
Black58.9%(2,727)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(302)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other2.4%(111)
Diversity Score69.5%(3,217)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
57.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
Female
33.2%
Foreign born
7.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia?

Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia has about 4,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $163,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $932,300, and the typical rent is about $2,679 a month.

How educated are people in Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barney Circle, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.7% of people in Barney Circle, 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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