CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18.03
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 3,758 residents · 0.439 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest foreign-born in DC39.8%#8lowest low broadband in DC77.2%#20lowest low income in DC$45,924#27lowest low rent in DC$1,237TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 18.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,924. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $630,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the District of Columbia median. Despite a median home value of $630,200, the poverty rate sits 83% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,758
−10%since 2020
from 4,161 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,560 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 9,478 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+13%since 2020
from 35.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,924
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,457
+42%since 2020
from $27,121 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+34%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Other services2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$630,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $589,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,237 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
82.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.7
+26%since 2020
from 10.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(472)
Black58%(2,415)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(1,212)
Asian0%(2)
Other1.4%(60)
Diversity Score70.7%(2,940)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(246)
Black56.4%(2,118)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(1,360)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score68.4%(2,570)
Diversity Score
68
−3%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−12%since 2020
from 35.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
61.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
39.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% 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 3,758 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 $45,924 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 $630,200, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 22.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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