CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79.01
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 4,150 residents · 0.155 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43highest density in DC26,774/sq mi#44highest population in DC4,150#46highest rent burden in DC53.8%#60lowest low rent in DC$1,526TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 79.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,778. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 880 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $819,200. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $819,200, the poverty rate sits 58% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% 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
4,150
−17%since 2020
from 5,030 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,774 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 32,452 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+5%since 2020
from 33.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,778
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,279 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,178
+62%since 2020
from $34,016 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−4%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services3.8%
Information3.5%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$819,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $608,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,526
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,313 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+10%since 2020
from 7.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(946)
Black68.5%(3,448)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(271)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other6.6%(332)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(1,217)
Black43.7%(1,812)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(435)
Asian1.3%(56)
Other15.2%(630)
Diversity Score86.1%(3,575)
Diversity Score
86
+41%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
−11%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 4,150 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 $101,778 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 $819,200, and the typical rent is about $1,526 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.7% 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 19.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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