Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Foggy Bottom?
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There are 8,514 residents in Foggy Bottom, with a median age of 25.3. Of this, 45.16% are males and 54.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.56% of the resident pool in Foggy Bottom, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.91%. Additionally, 15.53% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,210 people in Foggy Bottom currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,210 people in Foggy Bottom currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,514 | -20.4% |
| Male Population | 3,845 | -21.4% |
| Female Population | 4,669 | -19.6% |
Male population 45.16%
Female population 54.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 25.3 | -1.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 6,263 | -22.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 929 | -5.2% |
| Not Citizen | 1,322 | -19.5% |
Citizen US Born 73.56%
Citizen not US Born 10.91%
Not Citizen 15.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 367 | -21.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,235 | -32.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,678 | -27.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,210 | -9.5% |
Moved from Abroad 4.32%
Moved from Same County 14.55%
Moved from Different State 31.54%
Same House as Last Year 49.59%
What are the employment statistics in Foggy Bottom?
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White-collar workers make up 96.67% of the working population in Foggy Bottom, while blue-collar employees account for 3.33%. There are also 332 entrepreneurs in Foggy Bottom (7.61% of the workforce); 2,262 workers employed in private companies (51.88%); and 754 people working in governmental institutions (17.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,214 | -12.4% |
| Blue Collar | 145 | 2.8% |
White Collar 96.67%
Blue Collar 3.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 332 | 7.8% |
| Private Companies | 2,262 | -12.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 754 | -7.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,012 | -19.5% |
Self Employees 7.61%
Private Companies 51.88%
Governmental Workers 17.29%
Not for Profit Companies 23.21%
How many households are there in Foggy Bottom?
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There are a total of 3,968 households in Foggy Bottom, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 16.03% of these Foggy Bottom households, while non-family units account for the remaining 83.97%. Additionally, 1.06% of households have children and 98.94% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,968 | 7.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 1 | -3.4% |
| Family Households | 636 | 2.1% |
| Non-family Households | 3,332 | 8.4% |
Family Households 16.03%
Non-family Households 83.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 42 | -46.1% |
| Households without Children | 3,926 | 8.4% |
Households with Children 1.06%
Households without Children 98.94%
What are the median and average incomes in Foggy Bottom?
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The average annual household income in Foggy Bottom is $96,150, while the median household income sits at $64,586 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,210, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $128,386. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $26,101 and $93,734, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,150 | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income | $64,586 | 1.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,231 | 3.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,259 | 3.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Foggy Bottom?
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There are 4,873 housing units in Foggy Bottom, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 3,968 occupied housing units in Foggy Bottom, 32.89% are owner-occupied, while 67.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $488,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,108 per month in Foggy Bottom.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $488,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,108 per month in Foggy Bottom.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,873 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 488 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 116 | -22.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 533 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,260 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 691 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 541 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 288 | -5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 475 | 8.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 473 | 11.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 7 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,968 | 7.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,305 | 4.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,663 | 8.5% |
Owner Occupied 32.89%
Renter Occupied 67.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 756 | 9.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 549 | -0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $488,100 | -24.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $787,100 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,108 | 6.6% |
With Mortgage 57.93%
Without Mortgage 42.07%
What is the level of education in Foggy Bottom?
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Approximately 15.73% of the population in Foggy Bottom holds a high school degree (that's 931 residents), while 5.32% have attained a college certificate (315 locals) and 30.13% have a bachelor's degree (1,783 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 27 | 42.1% |
| Some High School | 931 | -30.1% |
| Some College | 315 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 75 | -21.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,783 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,787 | -1.1% |
No High School 0.46%
Some High School 15.73%
Some College 5.32%
Associate Degree 1.27%
Bachelor's Degree 30.13%
Graduate Degree 47.09%
What is the marital status of Foggy Bottom residents?
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A total of 6,420 people in Foggy Bottom have never been married (which represents 75.62% of the total population), while 1,412 of them are wedded (16.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 49 (0.58%) and 350 (4.12%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,420 | -26.2% |
| Married | 1,412 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 49 | 44.1% |
| Widowed | 259 | 48.0% |
| Divorced | 350 | 5.4% |
Never Married 75.62%
Married 16.63%
Separated 0.58%
Widowed 3.05%
Divorced 4.12%
What are the most common means of transportation in Foggy Bottom?
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The top three means of transportation people in Foggy Bottom use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,586 residents commute by walking, 534 prefer going to work by car and 106 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 534 | -9.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 106 | 0.9% |
| Railroad | 26 | 30.0% |
| Ferryboat | 5 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 80 | -34.4% |
| TaxiCab | 19 | -66.1% |
| Walk | 1,586 | -23.3% |
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.