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Sixteenth Street Heights

District of Columbia · Washington · 15,957 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Sixteenth Street Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,752. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $863,245. Households here earn about 28% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Sixteenth Street Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,957
Population density
15,721 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,752
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,423
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$863,245
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,680
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.6%
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(4,334)
Black33%(5,265)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(4,802)
Asian3.2%(512)
Other6.5%(1,044)
Diversity Score90.2%(14,391)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(4,334)
Black33%(5,265)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(4,802)
Asian3.2%(512)
Other6.5%(1,044)
Diversity Score90.2%(14,391)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
28.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia has about 15,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $140,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $863,245, and the typical rent is about $1,680 a month.

How educated are people in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 63.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 11.8% of people in Sixteenth Street Heights, 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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