CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.02
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 2,487 residents · 0.097 sq mi
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#15lowest short commute in DC21.7 min#20lowest young in DC30.1 yrs#29highest WFH in DC#704 US43.9%#46highest density in DC25,639/sq miTRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 55.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $493,000. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,487
−6%since 2020
from 2,652 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,639 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 27,340 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−14%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,351 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,362
+15%since 2020
from $86,337 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+3%since 2020
from 0.515 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade4.7%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Information1.3%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$493,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $794,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,246
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,263 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
73.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−38%since 2020
from 7.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,074)
Black7.1%(187)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(257)
Asian3.7%(98)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score46.6%(1,235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(1,603)
Black6.8%(169)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(196)
Asian15.8%(393)
Other5.1%(126)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,698)
Diversity Score
68
+47%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
62.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
60.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
87.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
43.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
18.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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 2,487 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 $105,000 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 $493,000, and the typical rent is about $2,246 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.6% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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