District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC

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2024 Population

102,030

2024 Median Age

32.4

1.22% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.7%

2.57% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$115,461

2.16% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$640,900

0.109% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

68,592

2.74% 1-year growth

About

19.7% of the households in District of Columbia (South Central) 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.

90.7% of the residents in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are George Washington University (8,571 degrees awarded in 2024), Strayer University-Global Region (2,254 degrees), and Career Technical Institute (289 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was $640,900, and the homeownership rate was 24.7%.

Most people in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC worked at home, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC borders District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (East) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, Southwest Prince George's County--Oxon Hill, Hillcrest Heights & Temple Hills PUMA, MD, Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, and Alexandria City PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 102k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2024, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.3k people) in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.83k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are Spanish (7,611 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,465 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,134 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,915

Women

50.3%

50,212

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 101,127 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC.

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Citizenship

90.7%

2024 Citizenship

91.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.7% of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in District of Columbia (South Central) 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 (South Central) PUMA, DC

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.3k ± 1.97k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 1.96k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.83k ± 720

11.2%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

11.2% of the people in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are hispanic (11.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,247 ± 862 people
India
639 ± 619 people
Korea
614 ± 607 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was China, the natal country of 1,247 District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC residents, followed by India with 639 and Korea with 614.

Foreign-Born Population

15.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

14.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

As of 2024, 15.1% of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was 14.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,611 households (7.76%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,465 households (2.51%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,134 households (1.16%)

19.7% of the households in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 7.76% of the households in District of Columbia (South Central) 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-)
1,650 ± 366
Vietnam
554 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
204 ± 101

District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC.

Health

95.7% of the population of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 5.16% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 776 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 775 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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776 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 776 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (776 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.6% under 18 years, 47.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.02% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.33%

Uninsured

59.4%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

5.16%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC grew by 9.52% from 3.95% to 4.33%.

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

Economy

The economy of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC employs 68.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC were Management, scientific & technical consulting services (6,307 people), Legal services (4,383 people), and Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services (4,172 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($273,144), Legal services ($249,050), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($245,372).

Males in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $121,067. The income inequality in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,132

Women

49.8%

34,460

Men

50.2%

The workforce of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC in 2024 was 68,592 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

68.6k

2024 Value

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 2.74%, from 66.8k employees to 68.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (5,940 people), Other managers (5,295 people), and Management analysts (3,628 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

68.6k

2024 Value

2.74%

1 Year growth

± 2.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 2.74%, from 66.8k employees to 68.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services (6,307 people), Legal services (4,383 people), and Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services (4,172 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$103,626

Median earning men ± $3,041

$86,773

Median earning women ± $2,813

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($131,846), Manufacturing ($127,215), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($123,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($158,801), Construction ($152,954), and Public Administration ($109,321).

Education

In 2024, universities in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC awarded 11,542 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 14,511 male students and 25,352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are White (4,823 and 47.6%), Black or African American (2,061 and 20.4%), Asian (1,177 and 11.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,139 and 11.2%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are George Washington University (8,571 and 74.3%), Strayer University-Global Region (2,254 and 19.5%), and Career Technical Institute (289 and 2.5%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC are General Business Administration & Management (1,255 and 10.9%), General Business (918 and 7.95%), and International Relations & Affairs (716 and 6.2%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $67,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 39,863 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 39,863 students enrolled in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,578 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
950 degrees awarded
Other Public Health
412 degrees awarded
International Relations & Affairs
302 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was General Business Administration & Management with 950 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

George Washington University
8,571 degrees awarded
Strayer University-Global Region
2,254 degrees awarded
Career Technical Institute
289 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George Washington University with 8,571 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 4,278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, which is 0.589 times less than the 7,264 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,823 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,061 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 ($67,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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 2024, 0.424% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% 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 (South Central) PUMA, DC in 2024 were Graduate Degree (36k), Bachelors Degree (30.6k), and Some college (11k).

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 (South Central) PUMA, DC was $640,900 in 2024, which is 1.93 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $641,600 to $640,900, a 0.109% decrease. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC is 24.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$640,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$29,036

$14,727

Median Property Taxes

±$1,155

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 (South Central) 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 (South Central) PUMA, DC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

24.7%

Homeownership

2024

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 24.7% of the housing units in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 25%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$115,461

Median Household Income

± $5,671

59.6k

Number of Households

± 2,135

In 2024, the median household income of the 59.6k households in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC grew to $115,461 from the previous year's value of $113,018.

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (South Central) 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

0.413

2024 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC

0.408

2023 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC

In 2024, the income inequality in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.08% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Worked At Home (33.3%)
Walked (20.3%)
Drove Alone (20.1%)

In 2024, 33.3% of workers in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC worked at home, followed by those who walked to work (20.3%) and those who drove alone to work (20.1%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in District of Columbia (South Central) 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 (South Central) 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 (South Central) PUMA, DC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC (14k out of 95.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.