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Southwest Waterfront

District of Columbia · Washington · 13,578 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Southwest Waterfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $585,756. Despite a median home value of $585,756, the poverty rate sits 41% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Southwest Waterfront; 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 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,578
Population density
15,500 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,615
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$81,147
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$585,756
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,165
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.9%
69.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(5,667)
Black40.4%(5,491)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,037)
Asian3.7%(500)
Other6.5%(883)
Diversity Score81.4%(11,046)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(5,667)
Black40.4%(5,491)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,037)
Asian3.7%(500)
Other6.5%(883)
Diversity Score81.4%(11,046)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
9.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia?

Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia has about 13,578 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $110,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $585,756, and the typical rent is about $2,165 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 17.6% of people in Southwest Waterfront, 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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