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Capitol Hill

District of Columbia · Washington · 28,718 residents · 1.382 sq mi
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Capitol Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,081,774. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Capitol Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,718
Population density
20,780 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,637
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$116,729
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$1,081,774
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,385
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(20,172)
Black10%(2,864)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,189)
Asian4.4%(1,275)
Other7.7%(2,218)
Diversity Score60.4%(17,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(20,172)
Black10%(2,864)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,189)
Asian4.4%(1,275)
Other7.7%(2,218)
Diversity Score60.4%(17,336)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
8.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia?

Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia has about 28,718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $177,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,081,774, and the typical rent is about $2,385 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 90.8% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.5% of people in Capitol Hill, 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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