Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC Demographics
What is the population of Rock Creek Park?
There are 18,997 residents in Rock Creek Park, with a median age of 40. Of this, 47.39% are males and 52.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.65% of the resident pool in Rock Creek Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.94%. Additionally, 8.41% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,444 people in Rock Creek Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 18,997 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 9,002 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 9,995 | 0.4% |
Male Population 47.39%
Female Population 52.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,132 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,268 | 4.0% |
| Not Citizen | 1,597 | -10.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.65%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.94%
Not Citizen 8.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 189 | -10.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,446 | 7.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 677 | -9.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,444 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 7.71%
Moved from Different State 3.61%
Same House as Last Year 87.67%
What are the employment statistics in Rock Creek Park?
White-collar workers make up 95.37% of the working population in Rock Creek Park, while blue-collar employees account for 4.63%. There are also 2,229 entrepreneurs in Rock Creek Park (11.4% of the workforce); 8,121 workers employed in private companies (41.54%); and 5,185 people working in governmental institutions (26.52%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,643 | 100.9% |
| Blue Collar | 906 | 72.2% |
White Collar 95.37%
Blue Collar 4.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,229 | 109.1% |
| Private Companies | 8,121 | 89.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,185 | 103.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,013 | 111.4% |
Self Employees 11.4%
Private Companies 41.54%
Governmental Workers 26.52%
Not for Profit Companies 20.53%
How many households are there in Rock Creek Park?
There are a total of 7,730 households in Rock Creek Park, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.35% of these Rock Creek Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.65%. Additionally, 31.94% of households have children and 68.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,730 | 2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.7% |
| Family Households | 4,665 | 2.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,065 | 2.2% |
Family Households 60.35%
Non-Family Households 39.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,469 | 2.8% |
| Households without Children | 5,261 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 31.94%
Households without Children 68.06%
What are the median and average incomes in Rock Creek Park?
The average annual household income in Rock Creek Park is $221,716, while the median household income sits at $128,234 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $142,423, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $148,319. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $72,865 and $91,429, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $221,716 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $128,234 | 16.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,232 | -3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,323 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rock Creek Park?
There are 8,315 housing units in Rock Creek Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1946. Of the 7,730 occupied housing units in Rock Creek Park, 64.5% are owner-occupied, while 35.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.17% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $838,800. In general, housing costs reach $2,110 per month in Rock Creek Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,315 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1946 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,645 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,142 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,292 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 579 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 232 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 256 | 37.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 122 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 257 | -9.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 703 | 10.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 86 | 258.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,730 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,986 | 3.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,744 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 64.5%
Renter Occupied 35.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,797 | 4.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,188 | 1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $838,800 | 8.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $835,900 | -1.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,110 | 9.7% |
With Mortgage 76.17%
Without Mortgage 23.83%
What is the level of education in Rock Creek Park?
Approximately 16.27% of the population in Rock Creek Park holds a high school degree (that's 2,325 residents), while 12.39% have attained a college certificate (1,771 locals) and 23.79% have a bachelor's degree (3,400 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 602 | -3.4% |
| Some High School | 2,325 | -4.0% |
| Some College | 1,771 | -6.5% |
| Associate Degree | 322 | -3.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,400 | -1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,871 | 3.3% |
No High School 4.21%
Some High School 16.27%
Some College 12.39%
Associate Degree 2.25%
Bachelor's Degree 23.79%
Graduate Degree 41.08%
What is the marital status of Rock Creek Park residents?
A total of 5,298 people in Rock Creek Park have never been married (which represents 35.16% of the total population), while 7,380 of them are wedded (48.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 207 (1.37%) and 1,367 (9.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,298 | -2.6% |
| Married | 7,380 | 1.9% |
| Separated | 207 | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 818 | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 1,367 | -6.4% |
Never Married 35.16%
Married 48.97%
Separated 1.37%
Widowed 5.43%
Divorced 9.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rock Creek Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Rock Creek Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 4,138 residents commute by car, 779 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 228 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,138 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 779 | -15.8% |
| Railroad | 30 | 15.4% |
| Bicycle | 146 | -17.5% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | -28.6% |
| TaxiCab | 21 | -51.2% |
| Walk | 228 | -2.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.