With 7,215 people, Woodley Park is a neighborhood in Washington. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,131,555. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. There are 12,270 people per square mile. Median household income runs $131,310, well clear of the $82,259 US median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Woodley Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,215
Population density
12,270 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.59 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$131,310
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$109,301
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
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
$1,131,555
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,346
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.79 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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-Hispanic66.4%(4,788)
Black5.9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(893)
Asian8.6%(622)
Other6.7%(487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(4,788)
Black5.9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(893)
Asian8.6%(622)
Other6.7%(487)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia has about 7,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $131,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,131,555, and the typical rent is about $2,346 a month.
How educated are people in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 93.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 7.0% of people in Woodley Park, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
