With 5,415 people, Cathedral Heights is a neighborhood in Washington. The median age is 53.8, about 15 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 82% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $983,238. 33% of people here were born outside the United States. Density works out to 24,839 people per square mile. 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
Land area
0.22 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.60 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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-Hispanic70.7%(3,829)
Black4.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(748)
Asian6.5%(354)
Other4.5%(245)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,829)
Black4.4%(239)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(748)
Asian6.5%(354)
Other4.5%(245)
Diversity Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
