Congress Heights is home to 5,794 people in Washington. 21% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 34.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Households here earn about 56% less than in Washington as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. There are 14,306 people per square mile. 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
Land area
0.41 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.40 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
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-Hispanic3.4%(197)
Black74.5%(4,319)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(778)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other7.8%(452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(197)
Black74.5%(4,319)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(778)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other7.8%(452)
Diversity Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
