With 5,086 people, Dupont Park is a neighborhood in Washington. The median age is 49.7, about 11 years above the US median. 78% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 2%. Density works out to 3,877 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 38 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Dupont Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,086
Population density
3,877 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,313
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,025
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$481,088
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,424
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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-Hispanic5.6%(284)
Black83.2%(4,230)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(219)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other6.5%(332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(284)
Black83.2%(4,230)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(219)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other6.5%(332)
Diversity Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia has about 5,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $102,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $481,088, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.
How educated are people in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 5.9% of people in Dupont Park, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
