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Woodley Park

District of Columbia · Washington · 7,215 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Woodley Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,310. 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 $1,131,555. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(4,788)
Black5.9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(893)
Asian8.6%(622)
Other6.7%(487)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,769)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(4,788)
Black5.9%(425)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(893)
Asian8.6%(622)
Other6.7%(487)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,769)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
93.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
64.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
Female
57.0%
Foreign born
16.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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