Columbia Heights DC Washington Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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There are 21,987 residents in Columbia Heights DC Washington, with a median age of 33. Of this, 49.47% are males and 50.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.3% of the resident pool in Columbia Heights DC Washington, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.12%. Additionally, 12.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,194 people in Columbia Heights DC Washington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 17,194 people in Columbia Heights DC Washington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 21,987 | 2.9% |
| Male Population | 10,877 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 11,110 | 5.1% |
Male population 49.47%
Female population 50.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 16,776 | 5.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,446 | -4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,765 | -4.3% |
Citizen US Born 76.3%
Citizen not US Born 11.12%
Not Citizen 12.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 457 | 20.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,488 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,481 | 3.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,194 | 2.0% |
Moved from Abroad 2.11%
Moved from Same County 11.51%
Moved from Different State 6.85%
Same House as Last Year 79.53%
What are the employment statistics in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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White-collar workers make up 95.71% of the working population in Columbia Heights DC Washington, while blue-collar employees account for 4.29%. There are also 917 entrepreneurs in Columbia Heights DC Washington (5.99% of the workforce); 7,604 workers employed in private companies (49.7%); and 3,123 people working in governmental institutions (20.41%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,643 | 3.8% |
| Blue Collar | 657 | -11.5% |
White Collar 95.71%
Blue Collar 4.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 917 | -2.8% |
| Private Companies | 7,604 | 3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,123 | 1.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,655 | 6.2% |
Self Employees 5.99%
Private Companies 49.7%
Governmental Workers 20.41%
Not for Profit Companies 23.89%
How many households are there in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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There are a total of 9,934 households in Columbia Heights DC Washington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 33.35% of these Columbia Heights DC Washington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 66.65%. Additionally, 15.18% of households have children and 84.82% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 9,934 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 3,313 | 2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 6,621 | 1.5% |
Family Households 33.35%
Non-family Households 66.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,508 | 2.9% |
| Households without Children | 8,426 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 15.18%
Households without Children 84.82%
What are the median and average incomes in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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The average annual household income in Columbia Heights DC Washington is $136,787, while the median household income sits at $110,030 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $113,303, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $129,717. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,516 and $48,464, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $136,787 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $110,030 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,153 | -3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 19,322 | 3.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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Of the 9,934 occupied housing units in Columbia Heights DC Washington, 36.27% are owner-occupied, while 63.73% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 81.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $682,850. In general, housing costs reach $1,990 per month in Columbia Heights DC Washington.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 81.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $682,850. In general, housing costs reach $1,990 per month in Columbia Heights DC Washington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,696 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,836 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 653 | -12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 754 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 628 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 742 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 340 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 227 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 823 | -7.7% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 694 | 50.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,934 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,603 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,331 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 36.27%
Renter Occupied 63.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,934 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 669 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $682,850 | 4.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $664,400 | 1.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,990 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 81.43%
Without Mortgage 18.57%
What is the level of education in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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Approximately 14.14% of the population in Columbia Heights DC Washington holds a high school degree (that's 2,683 residents), while 7.07% have attained a college certificate (1,342 locals) and 33.02% have a bachelor's degree (6,266 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 884 | -14.4% |
| Some High School | 2,683 | -3.4% |
| Some College | 1,342 | -3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 204 | -17.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,266 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,600 | 5.6% |
No High School 4.66%
Some High School 14.14%
Some College 7.07%
Associate Degree 1.07%
Bachelor's Degree 33.02%
Graduate Degree 40.04%
What is the marital status of Columbia Heights DC Washington residents?
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A total of 11,839 people in Columbia Heights DC Washington have never been married (which represents 60.46% of the total population), while 5,764 of them are wedded (29.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 327 (1.67%) and 1,352 (6.9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,839 | 1.5% |
| Married | 5,764 | 4.8% |
| Separated | 327 | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 301 | -23.8% |
| Divorced | 1,352 | 3.1% |
Never Married 60.46%
Married 29.43%
Separated 1.67%
Widowed 1.54%
Divorced 6.9%
What are the most common means of transportation in Columbia Heights DC Washington?
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The top three means of transportation people in Columbia Heights DC Washington use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,665 residents commute by car, 2,816 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,275 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,665 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,816 | -6.4% |
| Railroad | 15 | 150.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,219 | -1.6% |
| Motorcycle | 53 | 12.8% |
| TaxiCab | 180 | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2,275 | -3.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 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.
