Downtown is home to 4,253 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 91% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 27% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 32.3. Density works out to 7,488 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $598,746. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,253
Population density
7,488 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,333
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$108,767
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$598,746
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,307
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.31 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic62.7%(2,668)
Black6.8%(288)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(491)
Asian11.6%(495)
Other7.3%(311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,668)
Black6.8%(288)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(491)
Asian11.6%(495)
Other7.3%(311)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia?
Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia has about 4,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $107,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $598,746, and the typical rent is about $2,307 a month.
How educated are people in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 91.3% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 12.9% of people in Downtown, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
