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Cathedral Heights

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,415 residents · 0.218 sq mi
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The short version

Cathedral Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $983,238. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Cathedral Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,415
Population density
24,839 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,797
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$103,228
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$983,238
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,214
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,829)
Black4.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(748)
Asian6.5%(354)
Other4.5%(245)
Diversity Score59.1%(3,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,829)
Black4.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(748)
Asian6.5%(354)
Other4.5%(245)
Diversity Score59.1%(3,199)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
59.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%
Foreign born
33.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $102,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $983,238, and the typical rent is about $2,214 a month.

How educated are people in Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 82.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cathedral Heights, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.2% of people in Cathedral Heights, 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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