Marshall Heights is home to 8,476 people in Washington. The poverty rate is 29.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 19,712 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 33.5. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the Washington median by roughly 35%. 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
Land area
0.43 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.52 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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-Hispanic2.5%(212)
Black91.1%(7,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(293)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other2.7%(233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(212)
Black91.1%(7,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(293)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other2.7%(233)
Diversity Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
