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Downtown

District of Columbia · Washington · 4,253 residents · 0.568 sq mi
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Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $598,746. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,668)
Black6.8%(288)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(491)
Asian11.6%(495)
Other7.3%(311)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,028)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,668)
Black6.8%(288)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(491)
Asian11.6%(495)
Other7.3%(311)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,028)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
91.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
69.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
Female
56.0%
Foreign born
19.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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