Capitol Hill is a neighborhood of 28,718 people in Washington. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,081,774. Households take in $177,637 a year at the median, 116% more than the country as a whole. That is roughly 62% ahead of the Washington median. Density works out to 20,780 people per square mile. 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
Land area
1.38 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.93 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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-Hispanic70.2%(20,172)
Black10%(2,864)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,189)
Asian4.4%(1,275)
Other7.7%(2,218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(20,172)
Black10%(2,864)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,189)
Asian4.4%(1,275)
Other7.7%(2,218)
Diversity Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
