Eckington is home to 6,288 people in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 80% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $773,871. Median household income runs $154,719, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. Median rent is $2,716 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Eckington; 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 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,288
Population density
18,714 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.34 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$154,719
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,719
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$773,871
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,716
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.80 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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-Hispanic42.9%(2,700)
Black37.7%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(453)
Asian3.9%(247)
Other8.3%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(2,700)
Black37.7%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(453)
Asian3.9%(247)
Other8.3%(520)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia?
Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $154,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $773,871, and the typical rent is about $2,716 a month.
How educated are people in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 79.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 9.5% of people in Eckington, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
