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Brookland

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,729 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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Brookland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $191,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $866,698. Households here earn about 75% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Brookland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,729
Population density
9,895 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$191,770
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$88,149
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$866,698
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,224
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,590)
Black39.1%(2,239)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(421)
Asian2%(117)
Other6.3%(362)
Diversity Score79.1%(4,534)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,590)
Black39.1%(2,239)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(421)
Asian2%(117)
Other6.3%(362)
Diversity Score79.1%(4,534)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Foreign born
10.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Brookland, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brookland, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $191,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookland, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Brookland, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $866,698, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.

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

About 71.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brookland, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.3% of people in Brookland, 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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