CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 103
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 4,263 residents · 0.419 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest commute in DC#1505 US44.4 min#17lowest low broadband in DC81.0%#31highest rent burden in DC57.5%#36lowest low rent in DC$1,335TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 103 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $721,000. Despite a median home value of $721,000, the poverty rate sits 45% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,263
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,272 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,174 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10,196 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−15%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,563
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,433
+28%since 2020
from $46,608 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+12%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.1%
Other services5.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$721,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $576,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,309 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+30%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18%(768)
Black55.1%(2,352)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(1,023)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other2.3%(98)
Diversity Score75.8%(3,239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(753)
Black53.9%(2,296)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(837)
Asian2.7%(115)
Other6.1%(262)
Diversity Score79.5%(3,387)
Diversity Score
79
+5%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 43.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
35.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
18.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $91,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $721,000, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 18.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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