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West End

District of Columbia · Washington · 4,080 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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The short version

West End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $770,460. Despite a median home value of $770,460, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West End; 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 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,080
Population density
27,945 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,538
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$125,906
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$770,460
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,273
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,832)
Black5.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(444)
Asian9.1%(372)
Other5.1%(207)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,832)
Black5.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(444)
Asian9.1%(372)
Other5.1%(207)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,511)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
92.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
67.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
28.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West End, Washington, District of Columbia?

West End, Washington, District of Columbia has about 4,080 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West End, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in West End, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $133,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In West End, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $770,460, and the typical rent is about $3,273 a month.

How educated are people in West End, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 92.9% of adults age 25 and over in West End, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West End, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 16.4% of people in West End, 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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