Columbia Heights is a neighborhood of 35,474 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 68% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 34% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $759,562. This skews young, with a median age of 31.8. Density works out to 41,981 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Columbia Heights; 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 31.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
35,474
Population density
41,981 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,839
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$78,902
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$759,562
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,137
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.5%
66.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.01 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
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-Hispanic35.3%(12,536)
Black27%(9,572)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(9,620)
Asian6%(2,114)
Other4.6%(1,632)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(12,536)
Black27%(9,572)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(9,620)
Asian6%(2,114)
Other4.6%(1,632)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?
Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia has about 35,474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $125,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $759,562, and the typical rent is about $2,137 a month.
How educated are people in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 17.4% of people in Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
