Sixteenth Street Heights is home to 15,957 people in Washington. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $863,245. Density works out to 15,721 people per square mile. The median household earns $140,752, about 71% above the national median. The foreign-born share is 29%. 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
Land area
1.02 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.22 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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-Hispanic27.2%(4,334)
Black33%(5,265)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(4,802)
Asian3.2%(512)
Other6.5%(1,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(4,334)
Black33%(5,265)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(4,802)
Asian3.2%(512)
Other6.5%(1,044)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
