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Marshall Heights

District of Columbia · Washington · 8,476 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Marshall Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $426,148. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Marshall Heights; 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 33.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,476
Population density
19,712 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,931
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,983
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,148
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,428
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.6%
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(212)
Black91.1%(7,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(293)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other2.7%(233)
Diversity Score21%(1,781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(212)
Black91.1%(7,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(293)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other2.7%(233)
Diversity Score21%(1,781)
Diversity Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
Female
63.3%
Foreign born
2.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia has about 8,476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $71,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $426,148, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marshall Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 29.5% of people in Marshall Heights, 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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