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Foggy Bottom

District of Columbia · Washington · 11,846 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Foggy Bottom has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,497. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $460,288. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Foggy Bottom; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,846
Population density
27,358 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,497
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,845
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,288
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,164
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.2%
79.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(6,680)
Black10.4%(1,228)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,480)
Asian15.3%(1,817)
Other5.4%(641)
Diversity Score78.7%(9,317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(6,680)
Black10.4%(1,228)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,480)
Asian15.3%(1,817)
Other5.4%(641)
Diversity Score78.7%(9,317)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
65.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
43.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
Female
59.2%
Foreign born
27.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia?

Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia has about 11,846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $75,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $460,288, and the typical rent is about $2,164 a month.

How educated are people in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 86.7% of adults age 25 and over in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foggy Bottom, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 26.4% of people in Foggy Bottom, 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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