Benning Ridge is home to 6,440 people in Washington. Owners hold 42% of the housing stock. There are 12,752 people per square mile. Households here earn about 42% less than in Washington as a whole. 26.1% of locals live below the federal poverty line. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Benning Ridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,440
Population density
12,752 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.51 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,111
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,384
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$480,835
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,093
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.36 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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-Hispanic1.6%(105)
Black90.8%(5,846)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(360)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.9%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(105)
Black90.8%(5,846)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(360)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.9%(122)
Diversity Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia?
Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $64,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $480,835, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.
How educated are people in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 26.1% of people in Benning Ridge, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
