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Benning Ridge

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,440 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Benning Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $480,835. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(105)
Black90.8%(5,846)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(360)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.9%(122)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(105)
Black90.8%(5,846)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(360)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.9%(122)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,386)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
Female
41.1%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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