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Shipley Terrace

District of Columbia · Washington · 11,835 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Shipley Terrace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $492,110. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Shipley Terrace; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,835
Population density
15,572 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,044
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,240
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,110
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,401
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.0%
79.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(237)
Black91.3%(10,811)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(181)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other5%(586)
Diversity Score20.3%(2,404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(237)
Black91.3%(10,811)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(181)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other5%(586)
Diversity Score20.3%(2,404)
Diversity Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
1.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia?

Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia has about 11,835 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $44,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $492,110, and the typical rent is about $1,401 a month.

How educated are people in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shipley Terrace, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 41.9% of people in Shipley Terrace, 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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