With 7,958 people, Randle Highlands is a neighborhood in Washington. 34% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 11,304 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 24.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. That trails the Washington median by roughly 36%. The median age is 43.0, about 4 years above the US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Randle Highlands; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,958
Population density
11,304 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.70 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,180
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,218
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$519,330
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,349
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.95 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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-Hispanic2.8%(224)
Black86.2%(6,860)
Hispanic / Latino3%(238)
Asian1.1%(86)
Other6.9%(550)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(224)
Black86.2%(6,860)
Hispanic / Latino3%(238)
Asian1.1%(86)
Other6.9%(550)
Diversity Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia has about 7,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $70,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $519,330, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.
How educated are people in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 24.8% of people in Randle Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
