District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

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2020 Population
125,616
2.5% 1-year growth
2020 Median Age
35.2
0.283% 1-year decrease
2020 Poverty Rate
13.9%
1.06% 1-year increase
2020 Median Household Income
$97,415
5.08% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$645,700
3.76% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
66,317
2.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC had a population of 126k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $97,415. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew from 122,547 to 125,616, a 2.5% increase and its median household income grew from $92,705 to $97,415, a 5.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%).

11.2% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Trinity Washington University (384 degrees awarded in 2021), Gallaudet University (378 degrees), and Bennett Career Institute (75 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $645,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 126k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.68% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2020, there were 1.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (61k people) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Spanish (5,980 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,156 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,149 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,721
Women
50.7%
62,066
Men
49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 125,787 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%
2020 Citizenship
95.6%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.1% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    61k ± 2.73k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    46.9k ± 1.69k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    4.84k ± 748
8.33%
Hispanic Population
10.5k people

In 2020, there were 1.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (61k people) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.33% of the people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are hispanic (10.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Ethiopia
    877 ± 725 people
  2. El Salvador
    847 ± 712 people
  3. Mexico
    613 ± 606 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Ethiopia, the natal country of 877 District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents, followed by El Salvador with 847 and Mexico with 613.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.68%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
10.9k people
8.98%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
11k people

As of 2020, 8.68% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 8.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,980 households (5.14%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    1,156 households (0.994%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    1,149 households (0.988%)

11.2% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 5.14% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,572 ± 286
  2. Vietnam
    1,467 ± 569
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    680 ± 181

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC employs 66.3k people. The largest industries in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Executive offices & legislative bodies (4,233 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,490 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($372,142), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($196,817), and Business support services ($174,131).

Males in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $87,175. The income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,442
Women
50.4%
32,875
Men
49.6%

The workforce of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2020 was 66,317 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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Occupations

66.3k
2020 Value
2.63%
1 Year growth
± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 64.6k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (4,247 people), Other managers (3,713 people), and Management analysts (2,220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

66.3k
2020 Value
2.63%
1 Year growth
± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 64.6k employees to 66.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Executive offices & legislative bodies (4,233 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,567 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,490 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,810
Median earning men ± $2,282
$65,283
Median earning women ± $2,322

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($105,341), Public Administration ($103,030), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($104,519), Public Administration ($96,623), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,243).

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from District of Columbia to other states, or from other states to District of Columbia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $3.9B
  2. $1.36B
  3. $1.18B

In 2020, the top outbound District of Columbia product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $3.9B, followed by Electronics ($1.36B) and Basic chemicals ($1.18B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$14.2B
2020 Value in District of Columbia
$24.4B
Projected 2050 Value in District of Columbia
71.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound District of Columbia trade was $14.2B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $24.4B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from District of Columbia to other states, or from other states to District of Columbia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $3.49B
  2. $1.34B
  3. $1.29B

In 2020, the top outbound District of Columbia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $3.49B, followed by Maryland with $1.34B and Virginia and $1.29B.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC awarded 873 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,616 male students and 5,548 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Black or African American (308 and 36.1%), followed by White (268 and 31.4%), Hispanic or Latino (151 and 17.7%), and Unknown (68 and 7.97%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Washington University (384 and 44%), Gallaudet University (378 and 43.3%), and Bennett Career Institute (75 and 8.59%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are General Health & Wellness (64 and 7.33%), Registered Nursing (46 and 5.27%), and American Sign Language (ASL) (44 and 5.04%).

The median tuition cost in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC for private four year colleges is $20,686.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,164 (22.6% men and 77.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,164 students enrolled in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, 22.6% men and 77.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,910 records, of which 84.1% were women and 15.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 47 degree-majors awarded
  2. 46 degree-majors awarded
  3. 32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was General Health & Wellness with 47 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 384 degrees awarded
  2. 378 degrees awarded
  3. 75 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Washington University with 384 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 186 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, which is 0.271 times less than the 687 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 308 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 268 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,686) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($725) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,330) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.749% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.504% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in 2020 were Graduate Degree (30.3k), Bachelors Degree (28.5k), and High School or Equivalent (19k).

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The median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $645,700 in 2020, which is 2.81 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $622,300 to $645,700, a 3.76% increase. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is $97,415. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $138,782, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $113,887 and $97,415.

Property

$645,700
Median Property Value 2020
±$16,280
$25,608
Median Property Taxes
±$1,215

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Rent vs Own

52.6%
Homeownership
2020
70.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 52.6% of the housing units in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.1%.

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Income by Location

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In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $138,782, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $113,887 and $97,415.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$97,415
Median Household Income
± $4,928
48.6k
Number of Households
± 1,672

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.6k households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew to $97,415 from the previous year's value of $92,705.

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Wage Distribution

0.41
2020 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC
0.417
2019 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

In 2020, the income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.66% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (33.2%)
  2. Public Transit (32.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (13.3%)

In 2020, 33.2% of workers in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (32.3%) and those who worked at home (13.3%).

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Commute Time

31.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (16.7k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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96.1% of the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 7.94% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in District of Columbia was $11,944 in 2014. This is a 4.17% increase from the previous year ($11,466).

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 808 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.94% decrease from the previous year (850 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 826 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 179 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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808 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 808 patients per year. This represents a 4.94% decrease from the previous year (850 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 29.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.9%
Uninsured
55.7%
Employer Coverage
19%
Medicaid
7.94%
Medicare
12.3%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC declined by 0.326% from 3.91% to 3.9%.

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