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Near Northeast

District of Columbia · Washington · 12,064 residents · 0.4 sq mi
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The short version

Near Northeast is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $973,691. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Near Northeast; 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 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,064
Population density
30,160 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,419
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,262
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$973,691
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,730
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.5%
62.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(6,116)
Black26.2%(3,158)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,153)
Asian7.3%(876)
Other6.3%(761)
Diversity Score82%(9,894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(6,116)
Black26.2%(3,158)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,153)
Asian7.3%(876)
Other6.3%(761)
Diversity Score82%(9,894)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
Female
56.3%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?

Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia has about 12,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $145,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $973,691, and the typical rent is about $2,730 a month.

How educated are people in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 10.7% of people in Near Northeast, 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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