Chinatown, Washington, DC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Chinatown?
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There are 44,056 residents in Chinatown, with a median age of 33.1. Of this, 50.62% are males and 49.38% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.15% of the resident pool in Chinatown, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.26%. Additionally, 7.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 32,195 people in Chinatown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 32,195 people in Chinatown currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 44,056 | -3.3% |
| Male Population | 22,300 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 21,756 | -5.5% |
Male population 50.62%
Female population 49.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 36,194 | -2.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 4,518 | -12.6% |
| Not Citizen | 3,344 | 0.9% |
Citizen US Born 82.15%
Citizen not US Born 10.26%
Not Citizen 7.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 833 | -10.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,763 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,899 | 0.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 32,195 | -2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.91%
Moved from Same County 13.19%
Moved from Different State 11.21%
Same House as Last Year 73.69%
What are the employment statistics in Chinatown?
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White-collar workers make up 97.36% of the working population in Chinatown, while blue-collar employees account for 2.64%. There are also 1,641 entrepreneurs in Chinatown (5.33% of the workforce); 15,468 workers employed in private companies (50.26%); and 7,357 people working in governmental institutions (23.9%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,965 | -0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 813 | 0.5% |
White Collar 97.36%
Blue Collar 2.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,641 | -15.2% |
| Private Companies | 15,468 | 2.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,357 | -2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,312 | -3.3% |
Self Employees 5.33%
Private Companies 50.26%
Governmental Workers 23.9%
Not for Profit Companies 20.51%
How many households are there in Chinatown?
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There are a total of 23,611 households in Chinatown, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 27.63% of these Chinatown households, while non-family units account for the remaining 72.37%. Additionally, 10.03% of households have children and 89.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 23,611 | 2.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -4.4% |
| Family Households | 6,523 | -3.7% |
| Non-family Households | 17,088 | 5.5% |
Family Households 27.63%
Non-family Households 72.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,369 | -11.6% |
| Households without Children | 21,242 | 4.7% |
Households with Children 10.03%
Households without Children 89.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Chinatown?
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The average annual household income in Chinatown is $165,650, while the median household income sits at $133,211 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $163,865, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $128,405. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $44,911 and $35,321, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $165,650 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $133,211 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,416 | -3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,228 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chinatown?
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There are 26,270 housing units in Chinatown, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 23,611 occupied housing units in Chinatown, 34.33% are owner-occupied, while 65.67% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 83.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $835,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,657 per month in Chinatown.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 83.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $835,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,657 per month in Chinatown.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,270 | 1.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,733 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 751 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 680 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 908 | -9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,285 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,115 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 850 | -11.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,778 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,855 | 4.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 315 | 238.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,611 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,105 | 2.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15,506 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 34.33%
Renter Occupied 65.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,728 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,377 | 9.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $835,800 | 12.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $759,800 | -3.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,657 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 83.01%
Without Mortgage 16.99%
What is the level of education in Chinatown?
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Approximately 12.74% of the population in Chinatown holds a high school degree (that's 5,146 residents), while 10.57% have attained a college certificate (3,192 locals) and 33.63% have a bachelor's degree (13,584 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 970 | -21.3% |
| Some High School | 5,146 | -11.8% |
| Some College | 3,192 | -12.3% |
| Associate Degree | 786 | -25.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13,584 | 4.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,639 | 0.4% |
No High School 2.4%
Some High School 12.74%
Some College 10.57%
Associate Degree 1.95%
Bachelor's Degree 33.63%
Graduate Degree 38.72%
What is the marital status of Chinatown residents?
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A total of 26,308 people in Chinatown have never been married (which represents 64.53% of the total population), while 10,963 of them are wedded (26.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 435 (1.07%) and 2,672 (6.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,308 | -1.8% |
| Married | 10,963 | -3.6% |
| Separated | 435 | -19.0% |
| Widowed | 826 | -10.8% |
| Divorced | 2,672 | -3.0% |
Never Married 64.53%
Married 26.89%
Separated 1.07%
Widowed 2.03%
Divorced 6.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chinatown?
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The top three means of transportation people in Chinatown use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 7,570 residents commute by car, 5,942 prefer going to work by walking and 4,102 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,570 | -4.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,918 | 4.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 4,102 | N/A |
| Railroad | 56 | 330.8% |
| Bicycle | 1,514 | -20.0% |
| Motorcycle | 93 | 9.4% |
| TaxiCab | 308 | -16.5% |
| Walk | 5,942 | -10.0% |
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.