With 3,058 people, Catholic University is a neighborhood in Washington. 57.2% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 33% of the housing stock. Median rent is $2,532 a month. The median age is 34.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. The average commute runs 16 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Catholic University; 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 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,058
Population density
2,901 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,460
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,303
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$441,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,532
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.4%
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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-Hispanic38%(1,162)
Black39%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino12%(366)
Asian6.9%(211)
Other4.1%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(1,162)
Black39%(1,193)
Hispanic / Latino12%(366)
Asian6.9%(211)
Other4.1%(126)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia?
Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia has about 3,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $117,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $441,100, and the typical rent is about $2,532 a month.
How educated are people in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 57.2% of people in Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
