CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21.01
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 5,453 residents · 0.232 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest population in DC5,453#29highest commute in DC36.0 min#30highest foreign-born in DC24.2%#31lowest low rent burden in DC28.7%TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 21.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,539. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $625,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
5,453
−4%since 2020
from 5,693 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
23,504 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 24,539 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,539
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,828 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,911
+55%since 2020
from $39,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+7%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$625,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $583,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,621
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,318 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−38%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(596)
Black62.2%(3,543)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,266)
Asian2.1%(122)
Other2.9%(166)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,921)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(1,057)
Black50.6%(2,760)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,008)
Asian1.8%(96)
Other9.8%(532)
Diversity Score82.8%(4,514)
Diversity Score
83
+20%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.7%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
53.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
24.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% 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 5,453 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 $119,539 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 $625,600, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 57.0% 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 5.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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