District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC

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2024 Population

103,670

2024 Median Age

39.9

1.24% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.23%

1.22% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$154,920

0.661% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.22M

3.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

53,090

1.68% 1-year growth

About

25.2% of the households in District of Columbia (West) 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 (West) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are Georgetown University (8,163 degrees awarded in 2024), American University (4,638 degrees), and University of the District of Columbia (706 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was $1.22M, and the homeownership rate was 54.8%.

Most people in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC worked at home, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC borders District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (South Central) PUMA, DC, Southeast Montgomery County--Takoma Park City & Silver Spring PUMA, MD, South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD, Arlington County (North) PUMA, VA, and Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 104k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 19.3% of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (20k people).

In 2024, there were 9.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.7k people) in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.08k 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 (West) PUMA, DC are Spanish (8,687 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (3,172 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,246 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,821

Women

53.7%

48,155

Men

46.3%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 103,976 inhabitants, with 46.3% men, and 53.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.7%

2024 Citizenship

91.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.7% of District of Columbia (West) 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 (West) PUMA, DC was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.7k ± 1.91k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.91k ± 1.21k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.08k ± 709

10.3%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

10.3% of the people in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are hispanic (10.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,114 ± 815 people
Colombia
792 ± 688 people
Canada
717 ± 655 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was India, the natal country of 1,114 District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents, followed by Colombia with 792 and Canada with 717.

Foreign-Born Population

19.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

18.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

As of 2024, 19.3% of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents (20k 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 (West) PUMA, DC was 18.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,687 households (8.79%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
3,172 households (3.21%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,246 households (1.26%)

25.2% of the households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 (West) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 8.79% of the households in District of Columbia (West) 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

Vietnam
933 ± 188
Gulf War (2001-)
636 ± 202
Gulf War (1990s)
345 ± 147

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

98.5% of the population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 65.8% on employee plans, 3.52% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.697% 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, 46.2% were men and 53.8% 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 20.2% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.55%

Uninsured

65.8%

Employer Coverage

3.52%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

0.697%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC grew by 33.7% from 1.16% to 1.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in District of Columbia (West) 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 (West) PUMA, DC employs 53.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,059 people), National security & international affairs (3,670 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,542 people), and the highest paying industries were Wired telecommunications carriers ($519,082), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($405,000), and Legal services ($378,840).

Males in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $148,918. The income inequality in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,099

Women

52.9%

24,991

Men

47.1%

The workforce of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in 2024 was 53,090 people, with 52.9% woman, and 47.1% men.

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

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

Occupations

53.1k

2024 Value

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 1.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 52.2k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (6,296 people), Other managers (2,999 people), and Management analysts (2,487 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (West) 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

53.1k

2024 Value

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 1.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 52.2k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,059 people), National security & international affairs (3,670 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$125,991

Median earning men ± $8,195

$97,261

Median earning women ± $5,492

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($206,364), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($201,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($158,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($238,594), Wholesale Trade ($217,775), and Public Administration ($138,691).

Education

In 2024, universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC awarded 13,631 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 15,065 male students and 21,879 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are White (5,721 and 50.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,452 and 12.9%), Black or African American (1,421 and 12.6%), and Asian (1,263 and 11.2%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are Georgetown University (8,163 and 59.9%), American University (4,638 and 34%), and University of the District of Columbia (706 and 5.18%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are International Relations & Affairs (1,433 and 10.5%), Law (1,079 and 7.92%), and General Business Administration & Management (571 and 4.19%).

The median tuition costs are $62,924 for private four year colleges, and $5,292 and $12,144 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 32.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 36,944 (40.8% men and 59.2% 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 36,944 students enrolled in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,124 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

International Relations & Affairs
733 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
343 degrees awarded
General Advanced Legal Studies
269 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was International Relations & Affairs with 733 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgetown University
8,163 degrees awarded
American University
4,638 degrees awarded
University of the District of Columbia
706 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgetown University with 8,163 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 5,572 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, which is 0.691 times less than the 8,059 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 5,721 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,452 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 ($62,924) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($506) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,149) 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, 0.345% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.466% 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 (West) PUMA, DC in 2024 were Graduate Degree (43.1k), Bachelors Degree (23.3k), and Some college (12.6k).

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 (West) PUMA, DC was $1.22M in 2024, which is 3.65 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.18M to $1.22M, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is 54.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$1.22M

Median Property Value 2024

±$37,165

$26,435

Median Property Taxes

±$1,092

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

Rent vs Own

54.8%

Homeownership

2024

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 54.8% of the housing units in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in District of Columbia (West) 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.

$154,920

Median Household Income

± $5,385

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,691

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.2k households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC grew to $154,920 from the previous year's value of $153,903.

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

0.467

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

0.465

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

In 2024, the income inequality in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.335% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Worked At Home (39.4%)
Drove Alone (30.2%)
Public Transit (15.4%)

In 2024, 39.4% of workers in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (30.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (15.4%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.546% of the workforce in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC (6.92k out of 95.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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