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Deanwood

District of Columbia · Washington · 5,042 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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The short version

Deanwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $401,133. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Deanwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,042
Population density
10,820 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,646
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,141
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,133
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,619
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(322)
Black81.2%(4,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(326)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other5%(253)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,077)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(322)
Black81.2%(4,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(326)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other5%(253)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,077)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
6.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia?

Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,042 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $72,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $401,133, and the typical rent is about $1,619 a month.

How educated are people in Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Deanwood, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.1% of people in Deanwood, 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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