Dupont Circle is home to 13,336 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 90% of adults have a four-year degree. 34% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 36,437 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 34.2. The typical home is worth $572,372. 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
Land area
0.37 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic66.1%(8,821)
Black5.1%(675)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,577)
Asian11.2%(1,493)
Other5.8%(770)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(8,821)
Black5.1%(675)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,577)
Asian11.2%(1,493)
Other5.8%(770)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
