Greenway is home to 4,684 people in Washington. Owners hold 19% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 60% less than in Washington as a whole. 31.0% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. There are 7,704 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Greenway; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,684
Population density
7,704 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.61 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,189
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,376
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$496,142
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,183
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.5%
81.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
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-Hispanic2.6%(123)
Black91%(4,262)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(114)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other3.6%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(123)
Black91%(4,262)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(114)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other3.6%(170)
Diversity Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia?
Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia has about 4,684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $44,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $496,142, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.
How educated are people in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 31.0% of people in Greenway, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
