District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

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2023 Population

110,566

0.157% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

0.287% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$120,670

6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$820,800

3.52% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,627

8.15% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC had a population of 111k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $120,670. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew from 110,393 to 110,566, a 0.157% increase and its median household income grew from $113,837 to $120,670, a 6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.27%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.92%).

12.8% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Gallaudet University (401 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $820,800, and the homeownership rate was 43.7%.

Most people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC worked at home, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC borders District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (East) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, and Inner Northeast Prince George's County--New Carrollton & Hyattsville PUMA, MD.

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Population & Diversity

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 111k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.19% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.8k people) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Spanish (5,631 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,413 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,167 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,068

Women

50.7%

53,604

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,672 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
45.8k ± 2.56k
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 1.54k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.82k ± 878

8.77%

Hispanic Population

9.7k people

8.77% of the people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are hispanic (9.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ethiopia
967 ± 760 people
El Salvador
891 ± 730 people
Nigeria
620 ± 610 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Ethiopia, the natal country of 967 District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents, followed by El Salvador with 891 and Nigeria with 620.

Foreign-Born Population

9.19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

9.89%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

As of 2023, 9.19% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 9.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,631 households (5.47%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,413 households (1.37%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,167 households (1.13%)

12.8% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 5.47% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,566 ± 289
Vietnam
1,217 ± 420
Gulf War (1990s)
475 ± 216

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Executive offices & legislative bodies (3,572 people), Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services (3,567 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,512 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($247,473), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($210,158), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($209,476).

Males in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $108,231. The income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.393, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,442

Women

50.4%

32,875

Men

49.6%

The workforce of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2020 was 66,317 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.

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Occupations

59.6k

2022 Value

−8.15%

1 Year decline

± −8.15%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC declined at a rate of −8.15%, from 64.9k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (4,251 people), Other managers (3,898 people), and Management analysts (1,761 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2022 Value

−8.15%

1 Year decline

± −8.15%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC declined at a rate of −8.15%, from 64.9k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Executive offices & legislative bodies (3,572 people), Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services (3,567 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,512 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$101,345

Median earning men ± $3,265

$85,280

Median earning women ± $4,031

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($154,545), Manufacturing ($148,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,651).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($113,149), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($112,898), and Manufacturing ($103,793).

Education

In 2022, universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC awarded 401 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 546 male students and 776 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are White (211 and 55.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 14.9%), Black or African American (47 and 12.3%), and Unknown (24 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are Gallaudet University (401 and 100%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are American Sign Language (ASL) (58 and 14.5%), General Psychology (29 and 7.23%), and Other Social Work (24 and 5.99%).

The median tuition cost in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC for private four year colleges is $16,512.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 71.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,322 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,322 students enrolled in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 610 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
Other Social Work
24 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was General Psychology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Gallaudet University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

401 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gallaudet University with 401 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 127 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, which is 0.464 times less than the 274 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 211 degrees mean that there were 3.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,512) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,426) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2022 were Graduate Degree (29.8k), Bachelors Degree (25.5k), and High School or Equivalent (13.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $820,800 in 2023, which is 2.71 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $792,900 to $820,800, a 3.52% increase. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is 43.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is $120,670. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $153,903, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $132,994 and $120,670.

Housing

Property

$820,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$22,944

$22,865

Median Property Taxes

±$1,226

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.7%

Homeownership

2023

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.7% of the housing units in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $153,903, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $132,994 and $120,670.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,670

Median Household Income

± $4,424

52.4k

Number of Households

± 2,021

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.4k households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew to $120,670 from the previous year's value of $113,837.

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.393

2022 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

0.404

2021 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

In 2022, the income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 0.393 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.62% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (30.7%)
Drove Alone (26.3%)
Public Transit (23.2%)

In 2023, 30.7% of workers in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (23.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (14.1k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.3% of the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 60.1% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 5.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 796 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.49% decrease from the previous year (808 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 776 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 160 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

796 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 796 patients per year. This represents a 1.49% decrease from the previous year (808 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in District of Columbia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 31.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.71%

Uninsured

60.1%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

5.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC declined by 12.5% from 3.09% to 2.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.