With 9,566 people, Shaw is a neighborhood in Washington. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,033,859. Owners hold 34% of the housing stock. Households take in $155,773 a year at the median, 89% more than the country as a whole. Median rent is $2,843 a month. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Shaw; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,566
Population density
29,987 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.32 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$155,773
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,588
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,033,859
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,843
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.2%
65.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.75 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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-Hispanic50.6%(4,842)
Black16%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,626)
Asian4.7%(450)
Other11.7%(1,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(4,842)
Black16%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,626)
Asian4.7%(450)
Other11.7%(1,119)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia?
Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia has about 9,566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $155,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,033,859, and the typical rent is about $2,843 a month.
How educated are people in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 81.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 9.9% of people in Shaw, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
