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Navy Yard

District of Columbia · Washington · 12,745 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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Navy Yard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,780. 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 $718,707. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Navy Yard; 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 32.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,745
Population density
24,463 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,780
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$123,597
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,707
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,748
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.6%
87.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(8,258)
Black19%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(573)
Other3.4%(438)
Diversity Score66.7%(8,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(8,258)
Black19%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(573)
Other3.4%(438)
Diversity Score66.7%(8,507)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
92.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
10.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia?

Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia has about 12,745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $143,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $718,707, and the typical rent is about $2,748 a month.

How educated are people in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 87.3% of adults age 25 and over in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navy Yard, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 6.5% of people in Navy Yard, 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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