With 12,745 people, Navy Yard is a neighborhood in Washington. This is an unusually credentialed place: 87% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 13% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $718,707. This skews young, with a median age of 32.1. Median rent is $2,748 a month. 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
Land area
0.52 sq mi
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%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
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%
Persons per household
1.51 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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-Hispanic64.8%(8,258)
Black19%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(573)
Other3.4%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(8,258)
Black19%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,050)
Asian4.5%(573)
Other3.4%(438)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
