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Washington Highlands

District of Columbia · Washington · 13,938 residents · 0.736 sq mi
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Washington Highlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $427,003. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Washington median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(65)
Black95.7%(13,339)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(348)
Diversity Score10.4%(1,451)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(65)
Black95.7%(13,339)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(348)
Diversity Score10.4%(1,451)
Diversity Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
33.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
48.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
Female
58.5%
Foreign born
2.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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