Capitol Hill
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.
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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