With 4,985 people, NoMa is a neighborhood in Washington. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 0% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 29.8. There are 18,741 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,462 a month. 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
Land area
0.27 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.43 people
US average: 2.54
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,570)
Black23.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino10%(497)
Asian9.7%(484)
Other5.3%(265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,570)
Black23.5%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino10%(497)
Asian9.7%(484)
Other5.3%(265)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
