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Spring Valley

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,701 residents · 1.14 sq mi
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Spring Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,976,453. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 128% more than the Washington median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Spring Valley; 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 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,701
Population density
5,878 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$119,237
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$1,976,453
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,865
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,962)
Black6.7%(448)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(577)
Asian5.5%(370)
Other5.1%(344)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,636)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,962)
Black6.7%(448)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(577)
Asian5.5%(370)
Other5.1%(344)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,636)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
67.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
18.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia?

Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,976,453, and the typical rent is about $1,865 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 90.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 7.9% of people in Spring Valley, 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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