Congress Heights
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.
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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