Palisades, Washington, DC Demographics
What is the population of Palisades?
There are 12,876 residents in Palisades, with a median age of 40. Of this, 46.99% are males and 53.01% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.88% of the resident pool in Palisades, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.1%. Additionally, 9.02% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,066 people in Palisades currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,876 | -4.5% |
| Male Population | 6,050 | -3.3% |
| Female Population | 6,826 | -5.4% |
Male Population 46.99%
Female Population 53.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 5.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,028 | -4.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,687 | -3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 1,162 | -2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.1%
Not Citizen 9.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 303 | -13.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,056 | 11.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,332 | -19.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,066 | -3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 2.38%
Moved from Same County 8.28%
Moved from Different State 10.44%
Same House as Last Year 78.91%
What are the employment statistics in Palisades?
White-collar workers make up 98.05% of the working population in Palisades, while blue-collar employees account for 1.95%. There are also 856 entrepreneurs in Palisades (12.64% of the workforce); 3,080 workers employed in private companies (45.49%); and 1,312 people working in governmental institutions (19.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,639 | -4.7% |
| Blue Collar | 132 | -14.8% |
White Collar 98.05%
Blue Collar 1.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 856 | -14.1% |
| Private Companies | 3,080 | -2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,312 | -11.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,523 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 12.64%
Private Companies 45.49%
Governmental Workers 19.38%
Not for Profit Companies 22.49%
How many households are there in Palisades?
There are a total of 5,851 households in Palisades, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.14% of these Palisades households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.86%. Additionally, 23.76% of households have children and 76.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,851 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,875 | 2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,976 | 0.3% |
Family Households 49.14%
Non-Family Households 50.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,390 | 4.0% |
| Households without Children | 4,460 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 23.76%
Households without Children 76.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Palisades?
The average annual household income in Palisades is $260,407, while the median household income sits at $157,268 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $154,342, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $223,959. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,616 and $137,379, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $260,407 | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income | $157,268 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,969 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palisades?
There are 6,471 housing units in Palisades, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1950. Of the 5,851 occupied housing units in Palisades, 63% are owner-occupied, while 37% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,207,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,466 per month in Palisades.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,471 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1950 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,287 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 958 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 895 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 776 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 403 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 495 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 147 | -11.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 274 | 9.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 220 | -0.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 16 | 700.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,851 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,686 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,165 | -1.0% |
Owner Occupied 63%
Renter Occupied 37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,380 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,305 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,207,000 | 13.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,168,500 | 8.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,466 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 64.59%
Without Mortgage 35.41%
What is the level of education in Palisades?
Approximately 6.97% of the population in Palisades holds a high school degree (that's 671 residents), while 5.83% have attained a college certificate (561 locals) and 27.34% have a bachelor's degree (2,633 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 83 | 23.9% |
| Some High School | 671 | -18.6% |
| Some College | 561 | 1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 161 | 21.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,633 | -7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,521 | 0.3% |
No High School 0.86%
Some High School 6.97%
Some College 5.83%
Associate Degree 1.67%
Bachelor's Degree 27.34%
Graduate Degree 57.33%
What is the marital status of Palisades residents?
A total of 4,258 people in Palisades have never been married (which represents 38.89% of the total population), while 5,351 of them are wedded (48.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 89 (0.81%) and 763 (6.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,258 | -13.0% |
| Married | 5,351 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 89 | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 487 | -5.1% |
| Divorced | 763 | 763.0% |
Never Married 38.89%
Married 48.88%
Separated 0.81%
Widowed 4.45%
Divorced 6.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palisades?
The top three means of transportation people in Palisades use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,690 residents commute by car, 619 prefer going to work by walking and 518 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,690 | -10.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 518 | -15.1% |
| Railroad | 9 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 209 | -6.7% |
| Motorcycle | 19 | 35.7% |
| TaxiCab | 49 | -25.8% |
| Walk | 619 | -13.7% |
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.