Deanwood is a neighborhood of 5,042 people in Washington. Density works out to 10,820 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 39 minutes on average. The poverty rate is 24.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. That trails the Washington median by roughly 34%. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. 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
Land area
0.47 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.05 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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-Hispanic6.4%(322)
Black81.2%(4,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(326)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other5%(253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(322)
Black81.2%(4,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(326)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other5%(253)
Diversity Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
