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Dupont Circle

District of Columbia · Washington · 13,336 residents · 0.366 sq mi
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Dupont Circle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $572,372. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Dupont Circle; 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 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,336
Population density
36,437 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,098
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$110,179
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,372
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,236
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.1%
65.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(8,821)
Black5.1%(675)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,577)
Asian11.2%(1,493)
Other5.8%(770)
Diversity Score66.3%(8,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(8,821)
Black5.1%(675)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,577)
Asian11.2%(1,493)
Other5.8%(770)
Diversity Score66.3%(8,836)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
89.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
59.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
87.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
15.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia?

Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia has about 13,336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $120,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $572,372, and the typical rent is about $2,236 a month.

How educated are people in Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 89.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dupont Circle, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.4% of people in Dupont Circle, 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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