CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72.01
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 3,293 residents · 0.302 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15lowest low poverty in DC2.6%#25highest rent in DC$2,789#34highest education in DC#274 US90.0%#41highest per-capita income in DC#1359 US$115,775TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 72.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,355. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 1,820 residents. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $812,900. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,293
+124%since 2020
from 1,473 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,904 / sq mi
+124%since 2020
from 4,877 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−4%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,355
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,013 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,775
+5%since 2020
from $110,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−6%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Public administration2.6%
Information2.6%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Retail trade0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$812,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $473,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,789
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,522 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
84.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+58%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(966)
Black12.8%(189)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(190)
Asian2.9%(42)
Other5.8%(86)
Diversity Score66.6%(981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,348)
Black15.2%(499)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(140)
Asian7.6%(251)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,896)
Diversity Score
58
−13%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
90.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
+15%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
96.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
89.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Female
45.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 3,293 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 $134,355 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 $812,900, and the typical rent is about $2,789 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 90.0% 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 2.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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