CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 36
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 5,042 residents · 0.118 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest density in DC#1101 US42,729/sq mi#15highest population in DC5,042#20highest foreign-born in DC28.6%#26lowest low rent burden in DC27.4%TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 36 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,043,000. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% more than the District of Columbia median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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
5,042
+4%since 2020
from 4,858 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42,729 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 41,169 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−9%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$148,835
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,610 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,538
+25%since 2020
from $75,500 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−9%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.3%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Other services4.3%
Public administration1.3%
Information1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,043,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $741,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,271
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,767 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+2%since 2020
from 6.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(2,205)
Black27.3%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(803)
Asian8%(387)
Other2.8%(138)
Diversity Score85.6%(4,160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(2,008)
Black16.6%(838)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(1,775)
Asian3.5%(176)
Other4.9%(245)
Diversity Score85.8%(4,325)
Diversity Score
86
Unchangedsince 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−10%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
28.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 5,042 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 $148,835 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 $1,043,000, and the typical rent is about $2,271 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.6% 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 5.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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