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Bloomingdale

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,938 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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The short version

Bloomingdale is home to 5,938 people in Washington. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,003,980. The median household earns $202,440, about 146% above the national median. That is roughly 84% ahead of the Washington median. Renters pay $3,097 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bloomingdale; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $202,440, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Bloomingdale compared with Washington

MeasureBloomingdaleWashingtonDifference
Median household income$202,440$109,87084% higher
Median home value$1,003,980$737,10036% higher
Homes that are rented33.4%58.5%−25.1 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher88.7%64.2%+24.4 pts
Poverty rate6.3%15.4%−9.1 pts
Foreign-born residents11.0%14.3%−3.2 pts
Median age37.234.92.3 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,938
Population density
23,752 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.25 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$202,440
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$102,283
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,003,980
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,097
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.17 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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-Hispanic55.9%(3,317)
Black29.1%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino5%(298)
Asian5.7%(341)
Other4.2%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(3,317)
Black29.1%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino5%(298)
Asian5.7%(341)
Other4.2%(252)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $202,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,003,980, and the typical rent is about $3,097 a month.

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

About 88.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bloomingdale, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.3% of people in Bloomingdale, 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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