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Petworth

District of Columbia · Washington · 24,800 residents · 1.314 sq mi
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The short version

Petworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $732,080. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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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)
Diversity Score83.4%(20,691)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(5,751)
Black48.2%(11,951)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(5,097)
Asian1.7%(432)
Other6.3%(1,569)
Diversity Score83.4%(20,691)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
19.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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