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Congress Heights

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,794 residents · 0.405 sq mi
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Congress Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $409,944. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Congress Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,794
Population density
14,306 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,558
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,743
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,944
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,309
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.9%
79.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(197)
Black74.5%(4,319)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(778)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other7.8%(452)
Diversity Score52.4%(3,035)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(197)
Black74.5%(4,319)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(778)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other7.8%(452)
Diversity Score52.4%(3,035)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
13.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Congress Heights, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Congress Heights, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $48,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Congress Heights, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Congress Heights, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $409,944, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

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

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Congress Heights, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 34.9% of people in Congress 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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