Adams Morgan, Washington, DC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Adams Morgan?
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There are 50,247 residents in Adams Morgan, with a median age of 34. Of this, 49.39% are males and 50.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.92% of the resident pool in Adams Morgan, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.37%. Additionally, 8.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 37,785 people in Adams Morgan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 37,785 people in Adams Morgan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 50,247 | -2.0% |
| Male Population | 24,818 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 25,429 | -4.3% |
Male population 49.39%
Female population 50.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 40,658 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 5,211 | -3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 4,378 | -11.7% |
Citizen US Born 80.92%
Citizen not US Born 10.37%
Not Citizen 8.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,383 | 29.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,196 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,229 | 3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 37,785 | -2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 2.79%
Moved from Same County 12.49%
Moved from Different State 8.53%
Same House as Last Year 76.19%
What are the employment statistics in Adams Morgan?
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White-collar workers make up 96.93% of the working population in Adams Morgan, while blue-collar employees account for 3.07%. There are also 2,729 entrepreneurs in Adams Morgan (7.4% of the workforce); 17,671 workers employed in private companies (47.95%); and 8,060 people working in governmental institutions (21.87%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 35,726 | -0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 1,130 | -3.1% |
White Collar 96.93%
Blue Collar 3.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,729 | 5.8% |
| Private Companies | 17,671 | -1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,060 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,396 | -4.7% |
Self Employees 7.4%
Private Companies 47.95%
Governmental Workers 21.87%
Not for Profit Companies 22.78%
How many households are there in Adams Morgan?
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There are a total of 28,525 households in Adams Morgan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 26.79% of these Adams Morgan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 73.21%. Additionally, 10.09% of households have children and 89.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 28,525 | 0.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.8% |
| Family Households | 7,642 | -2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 20,883 | 1.7% |
Family Households 26.79%
Non-family Households 73.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,877 | -6.3% |
| Households without Children | 25,648 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 10.09%
Households without Children 89.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Adams Morgan?
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The average annual household income in Adams Morgan is $179,185, while the median household income sits at $132,374 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $138,592, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $148,125. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $94,000 and $75,328, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $179,185 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $132,374 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,534 | 1.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 44,932 | -1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Adams Morgan?
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There are 31,390 housing units in Adams Morgan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 28,525 occupied housing units in Adams Morgan, 34.24% are owner-occupied, while 65.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 80.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $718,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,358 per month in Adams Morgan.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 80.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $718,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,358 per month in Adams Morgan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 31,390 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | N/A |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,666 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,819 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,043 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,856 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,814 | -14.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,142 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 809 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,567 | 13.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,655 | 3.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,525 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,768 | 4.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 18,757 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 34.24%
Renter Occupied 65.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,818 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,950 | 19.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $718,700 | 7.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $739,000 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,358 | 8.1% |
With Mortgage 80.04%
Without Mortgage 19.96%
What is the level of education in Adams Morgan?
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Approximately 8.98% of the population in Adams Morgan holds a high school degree (that's 4,028 residents), while 5.76% have attained a college certificate (2,725 locals) and 38.2% have a bachelor's degree (17,132 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 581 | -36.1% |
| Some High School | 4,028 | -13.5% |
| Some College | 2,725 | 19.0% |
| Associate Degree | 524 | 34.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,132 | -0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,996 | -0.1% |
No High School 1.3%
Some High School 8.98%
Some College 5.76%
Associate Degree 1.17%
Bachelor's Degree 38.2%
Graduate Degree 44.59%
What is the marital status of Adams Morgan residents?
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A total of 28,606 people in Adams Morgan have never been married (which represents 63.14% of the total population), while 13,122 of them are wedded (28.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 424 (0.94%) and 2,964 (6.54%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 28,606 | -1.3% |
| Married | 13,122 | 0.3% |
| Separated | 424 | 30.5% |
| Widowed | 613 | -19.1% |
| Divorced | 2,964 | -1.0% |
Never Married 63.14%
Married 28.96%
Separated 0.94%
Widowed 1.35%
Divorced 6.54%
What are the most common means of transportation in Adams Morgan?
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The top three means of transportation people in Adams Morgan use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 7,008 residents commute by car, 6,821 prefer going to work by walking and 6,312 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,008 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,274 | -15.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 6,312 | N/A |
| Railroad | 28 | 86.7% |
| Bicycle | 1,959 | -10.1% |
| Motorcycle | 79 | -27.5% |
| TaxiCab | 261 | -56.8% |
| Walk | 6,821 | -4.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.