Navy Yard, Washington, DC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Navy Yard?
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There are 34,585 residents in Navy Yard, with a median age of 34.4. Of this, 51.7% are males and 48.3% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.07% of the resident pool in Navy Yard, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.26%. Additionally, 2.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 23,642 people in Navy Yard currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 23,642 people in Navy Yard currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 34,585 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 17,880 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 16,705 | -0.1% |
Male population 51.7%
Female population 48.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.4 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 31,497 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,165 | 8.3% |
| Not Citizen | 923 | -0.7% |
Citizen US Born 91.07%
Citizen not US Born 6.26%
Not Citizen 2.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 393 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,032 | 2.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,113 | 2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 23,642 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.15%
Moved from Same County 17.65%
Moved from Different State 12.03%
Same House as Last Year 69.17%
What are the employment statistics in Navy Yard?
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White-collar workers make up 98.74% of the working population in Navy Yard, while blue-collar employees account for 1.26%. There are also 1,450 entrepreneurs in Navy Yard (6.59% of the workforce); 9,718 workers employed in private companies (44.13%); and 6,970 people working in governmental institutions (31.65%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,742 | 5.4% |
| Blue Collar | 277 | -12.1% |
White Collar 98.74%
Blue Collar 1.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,450 | -3.9% |
| Private Companies | 9,718 | 10.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,970 | 2.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,881 | 1.4% |
Self Employees 6.59%
Private Companies 44.13%
Governmental Workers 31.65%
Not for Profit Companies 17.63%
How many households are there in Navy Yard?
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There are a total of 17,291 households in Navy Yard, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 37.59% of these Navy Yard households, while non-family units account for the remaining 62.41%. Additionally, 13.09% of households have children and 86.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 17,291 | 8.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -5.1% |
| Family Households | 6,499 | 0.3% |
| Non-family Households | 10,792 | 13.4% |
Family Households 37.59%
Non-family Households 62.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,264 | -8.0% |
| Households without Children | 15,027 | 11.0% |
Households with Children 13.09%
Households without Children 86.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Navy Yard?
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The average annual household income in Navy Yard is $191,871, while the median household income sits at $155,054 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $167,317, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $163,824. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $106,009 and $128,750, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $191,871 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $155,054 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,666 | 1.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 29,562 | 2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Navy Yard?
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There are 19,382 housing units in Navy Yard, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 17,291 occupied housing units in Navy Yard, 39.1% are owner-occupied, while 60.9% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $911,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,648 per month in Navy Yard.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $911,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,648 per month in Navy Yard.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,382 | 8.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,518 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 686 | -11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 519 | -15.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 653 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 416 | 32.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 438 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 250 | -23.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,756 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,334 | 27.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 812 | 156.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,291 | 8.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,761 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,530 | 14.2% |
Owner Occupied 39.1%
Renter Occupied 60.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,135 | -2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,626 | 8.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $911,300 | 10.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $962,500 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,648 | 6.4% |
With Mortgage 75.95%
Without Mortgage 24.05%
What is the level of education in Navy Yard?
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Approximately 11.66% of the population in Navy Yard holds a high school degree (that's 3,539 residents), while 6.58% have attained a college certificate (2,220 locals) and 34.35% have a bachelor's degree (10,422 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 372 | 1.1% |
| Some High School | 3,539 | -16.9% |
| Some College | 2,220 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 713 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,422 | 3.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,300 | 7.8% |
No High School 1.23%
Some High School 11.66%
Some College 6.58%
Associate Degree 2.35%
Bachelor's Degree 34.35%
Graduate Degree 43.83%
What is the marital status of Navy Yard residents?
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A total of 15,953 people in Navy Yard have never been married (which represents 51.48% of the total population), while 12,249 of them are wedded (39.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 391 (1.26%) and 2,198 (7.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,953 | 1.5% |
| Married | 12,249 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 391 | -10.5% |
| Widowed | 591 | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2,198 | 1.8% |
Never Married 51.48%
Married 39.52%
Separated 1.26%
Widowed 1.91%
Divorced 7.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Navy Yard?
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The top three means of transportation people in Navy Yard use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 6,171 residents commute by car, 5,168 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 2,926 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,171 | 2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 462 | -7.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 5,168 | N/A |
| Railroad | 60 | 15.4% |
| Bicycle | 743 | -15.4% |
| Motorcycle | 36 | -2.7% |
| TaxiCab | 191 | 10.4% |
| Walk | 2,926 | 4.9% |
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.