Washington Highlands is home to 13,938 people in Washington. Owners hold 22% of the housing stock. 34.2% of locals live below the federal poverty line. That trails the Washington median by roughly 60%. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. Density works out to 18,938 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Washington Highlands; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,938
Population density
18,938 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.74 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,031
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,783
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$427,003
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$885
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.9%
78.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.17 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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-Hispanic0.5%(65)
Black95.7%(13,339)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(65)
Black95.7%(13,339)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(348)
Diversity Score
10
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia has about 13,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $44,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $427,003, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.
How educated are people in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 34.2% of people in Washington Highlands, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
