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NoMa

District of Columbia · Washington · 4,985 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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The short version

NoMa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,462 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up NoMa; 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 29.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,985
Population density
18,741 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,886
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$83,299
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,462
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,570)
Black23.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino10%(497)
Asian9.7%(484)
Other5.3%(265)
Diversity Score82.1%(4,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,570)
Black23.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino10%(497)
Asian9.7%(484)
Other5.3%(265)
Diversity Score82.1%(4,094)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
Female
58.5%
Foreign born
11.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia?

NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia has about 4,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $111,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia, the typical rent is about $2,462 a month.

How educated are people in NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 81.3% of adults age 25 and over in NoMa, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.0% of people in NoMa, 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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