District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC

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2021 Population

107,912

2.58% 1-year decline

2021 Median Age

38.2

2.14% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.7%

5.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$143,715

3.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$1.03M

3.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,515

2.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC had a population of 108k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $143,715. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC declined from 110,775 to 107,912, a −2.58% decrease and its median household income grew from $138,782 to $143,715, a 3.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.04%), White (Hispanic) (5.57%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%).

22.1% of the households in District of Columbia (West) 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.

90.9% of the residents in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are Georgetown University (7,126 degrees awarded in 2021), American University (4,631 degrees), and University of the District of Columbia (761 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was $1.03M, and the homeownership rate was 54.8%.

Most people in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC borders District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD, Takoma Park City & Silver Spring PUMA, MD, Arlington County (North) PUMA, VA, Arlington County (South) PUMA, VA, and McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA.

United States District of Columbia

Population & Diversity

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 108k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.6% of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2021, there were 8.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.7k people) in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.51k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.6k Asian (Non-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 (West) PUMA, DC are Spanish (8,572 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (2,655 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,167 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,328

Women

54%

49,648

Men

46%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,976 inhabitants, with 46% men, and 54% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.9%

2021 Citizenship

90.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.9% of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC

White (Non-Hispanic)
75.7k ± 2.16k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.51k ± 1.25k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.6k ± 897

10.9%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

10.9% of the people in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are hispanic (11.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,202 ± 846 people
Colombia
967 ± 760 people
China
777 ± 682 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was India, the natal country of 1,202 District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents, followed by Colombia with 967 and China with 777.

Foreign-Born Population

18.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

18.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.6k people

As of 2021, 18.6% of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 18.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,572 households (8.36%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,655 households (2.59%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,167 households (1.14%)

22.1% of the households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 8.36% of the households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,053 ± 210
Gulf War (2001-)
863 ± 239
Korea
537 ± 194

District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC employs 56.5k people. The largest industries in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,536 people), National security & international affairs (3,901 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,881 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($380,195), Not specified manufacturing industries ($313,499), and Legal services ($295,718).

Males in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $128,743. The income inequality in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,974

Women

55.3%

25,897

Men

44.7%

The workforce of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in 2020 was 57,871 people, with 55.3% woman, and 44.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC.

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Occupations

56.5k

2021 Value

−2.34%

1 Year decline

± −2.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC declined at a rate of −2.34%, from 57.9k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (6,667 people), Other managers (3,488 people), and Management analysts (2,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.5k

2021 Value

−2.34%

1 Year decline

± −2.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC declined at a rate of −2.34%, from 57.9k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,536 people), National security & international affairs (3,901 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$111,680

Median earning men ± $4,681

$82,380

Median earning women ± $4,797

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($163,836), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($158,816), and Public Administration ($135,959).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($250,001), Public Administration ($130,257), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($120,548).

Domestic Trade

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

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).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound products.

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.

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

Pennsylvania
$3.49B
Maryland
$1.34B
Virginia
$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.

The following map shows the amount of trade that District of Columbia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2021, universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC awarded 12,670 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,410 male students and 23,328 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are White (5,745 and 53.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,410 and 13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,250 and 11.7%), and Asian (956 and 8.96%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are Georgetown University (7,126 and 56.2%), American University (4,631 and 36.6%), and University of the District of Columbia (761 and 6.01%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are International Relations & Affairs (1,272 and 10%), Law (1,133 and 8.94%), and General Business Administration & Management (627 and 4.95%).

The median tuition costs in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC are $55,163 for private four year colleges, and $5,292 and $12,144 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 33.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 39,738 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 39,738 students enrolled in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,490 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
259 degree-majors awarded
International Relations & Affairs
562 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
375 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was Registered Nursing with 259 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgetown University
7,126 degrees awarded
American University
4,631 degrees awarded
University of the District of Columbia
761 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgetown University with 7,126 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,381 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC, which is 0.738 times less than the 7,289 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,745 degrees mean that there were 4.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,410 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,163) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.268% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in 2021 were Graduate Degree (44.7k), Bachelors Degree (24.8k), and Some college (13.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was $1.03M in 2021, which is 4.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $993,700 to $1.03M, a 3.71% increase. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is 54.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC is $143,715. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $143,715, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $116,237 and $101,915.

Housing

Property

$1.03M

Median Property Value 2021

±$28,958

$26,490

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.8%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.8% of the housing units in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $143,715, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $116,237 and $101,915.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$143,715

Median Household Income

± $5,964

48.3k

Number of Households

± 1,770

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.3k households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC grew to $143,715 from the previous year's value of $138,782.

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC

0.492

2020 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC

In 2021, the income inequality in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.49% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (33.5%)
Worked At Home (24.7%)
Public Transit (22.8%)

In 2021, 33.5% of workers in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (22.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.939% of the workforce in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC (7.59k out of 98.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.6% of the population of District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 65.7% on employee plans, 3.03% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 0.827% on military or VA plans.

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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in District of Columbia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.44%

Uninsured

65.7%

Employer Coverage

3.03%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

0.827%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC declined by 9.37% from 1.58% to 1.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.