CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 98.03
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 2,805 residents · 0.205 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low broadband in DC#712 US63.6%#5lowest low income in DC#1831 US$29,000#5highest rent burden in DC74.0%#8lowest low home value in DC$354,900TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Population has declined 11% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $354,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,805
−11%since 2020
from 3,153 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,683 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 15,380 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+33%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$20,952
−21%since 2020
from $26,370 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
−20%since 2020
from 0.674 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.4%
Information5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Other services3%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$354,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $378,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,063 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(47)
Black91.5%(2,885)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(182)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(39)
Diversity Score19.9%(627)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(90)
Black79%(2,215)
Hispanic / Latino9%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(248)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,261)
Diversity Score
45
+126%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.9 min
−5%since 2020
from 40.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
39.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 2,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $354,900, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.1% 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 38.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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