With 24,800 people, Petworth is a neighborhood in Washington. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $732,080. There are 18,874 people per square mile. The median household earns $127,056, about 54% above the national median. The average commute runs 35 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Petworth; 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
24,800
Population density
18,874 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$127,056
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,506
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$732,080
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,889
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.53 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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-Hispanic23.2%(5,751)
Black48.2%(11,951)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(5,097)
Asian1.7%(432)
Other6.3%(1,569)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(5,751)
Black48.2%(11,951)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(5,097)
Asian1.7%(432)
Other6.3%(1,569)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia?
Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia has about 24,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $127,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $732,080, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.
How educated are people in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 56.6% of adults age 25 and over in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 9.6% of people in Petworth, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
