Brightwood is a neighborhood of 9,212 people in Washington. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 36%. Median home value sits at $687,807. Density works out to 13,729 people per square mile. That trails the Washington median by roughly 43%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Brightwood; 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 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,212
Population density
13,729 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.67 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,340
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,971
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.604
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$687,807
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,300
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.0%
70.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.45 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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-Hispanic5.3%(487)
Black55.5%(5,115)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(3,140)
Asian0.9%(86)
Other4.2%(384)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(487)
Black55.5%(5,115)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(3,140)
Asian0.9%(86)
Other4.2%(384)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia has about 9,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $62,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $687,807, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.
How educated are people in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 24.6% of people in Brightwood, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
