District of Columbia Neighborhood DC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)
POPULATION
Total Population
705,054 (100%)
Population in Households
666,196 (94.5%)
Population in Families
393,514 (55.8%)
Population in Group Quarters1
38,858 ( 5.5%)
Population Density
11,549
Diversity Index2
70
INCOME
Median Household Income
$93,516
Average Household Income
$140,850
% of Income for Mortgage4
31%
Per Capita Income
$62,428
Wealth Index5
131
HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)
341,708 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU
128,590 (37.6%)
Renter Occupied HU
182,862 (53.5%)
Vacant Housing Units
30,256 ( 8.9%)
Median Home Value
$687,779
Average Home Value
$814,435
Housing Affordability Index3
80
HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households
311,452
Average Household Size
2.14
Family Households
128,547
Average Family Size
3
NOTES
Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
