CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 5,364 residents · 0.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low home value in DC$255,200#3lowest short commute in DC16.3 min#5lowest young in DC#359 US20.2 yrs#10highest high poverty in DC40.7%TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 108 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,776. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 987 residents. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,163 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the District of Columbia median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,364
−16%since 2020
from 6,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,035 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 24,906 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
+2%since 2020
from 19.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,776
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,466 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,240
+72%since 2020
from $11,801 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.640
+7%since 2020
from 0.596 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
Other services4.5%
Public administration4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$255,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,163
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,757 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
96.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(3,994)
Black9.1%(576)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(667)
Asian13.3%(844)
Other4.3%(270)
Diversity Score70.7%(4,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(2,672)
Black12.9%(690)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(660)
Asian20.8%(1,117)
Other4.2%(225)
Diversity Score84.4%(4,526)
Diversity Score
84
+19%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
72.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.3 min
+2%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
92.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
59.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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 5,364 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 $36,776 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 $255,200, and the typical rent is about $2,163 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.2% 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 40.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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