CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56.02
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 4,005 residents · 0.106 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest foreign-born in DC36.4%#6lowest short commute in DC19.3 min#15highest density in DC#1377 US37,783/sq mi#35highest rent burden in DC55.6%TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 56.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,710. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $743,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,005
−4%since 2020
from 4,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37,783 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 39,415 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
+20%since 2020
from 26.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,710
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,327 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,354
+27%since 2020
from $60,053 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+2%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Information2.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$743,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $659,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,264
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,880 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
−1%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(2,539)
Black4.6%(194)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(506)
Asian17.7%(740)
Other4.8%(199)
Diversity Score72.5%(3,030)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(2,497)
Black4.6%(183)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(507)
Asian12.9%(515)
Other7.6%(303)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,858)
Diversity Score
71
−2%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
64.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
+8%since 2020
from 17.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
60.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
36.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% 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 4,005 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 $123,710 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 $743,000, and the typical rent is about $2,264 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.5% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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