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Eckington

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,288 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Eckington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $773,871. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Washington median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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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)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(2,700)
Black37.7%(2,368)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(453)
Asian3.9%(247)
Other8.3%(520)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,189)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
7.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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