District of Columbia · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
District of Columbia (North)
A Census profile of the District of Columbia (North) Public Use Microdata Area in District of Columbia, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 120,737 people, with a median household income of $104,774 and a median age of 37.8.
How District of Columbia (North) compares to District of Columbia
- Median household income here is $104,774, $3,858 below the District of Columbia figure of $108,632.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 60.2%, 5.5% below the District of Columbia figure of 65.7%.
- Homeownership here is 55.1%, 14.2% above the District of Columbia figure of 40.9%.
- The poverty rate here is 13.8%, 3.8% below the District of Columbia figure of 17.6%.
District of Columbia (North) vs. District of Columbia vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The DC and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,774 | $108,632 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $87,631 | $104,470 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.8% | 17.6% | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| Education | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.2% | 65.7% |
| Health | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 5.0% | 4.9% | |
| Private insurance | 63.9% | 68.8% | |
| Public insurance | 41.0% | 34.7% | |
| With a disability | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Commute | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 33 min | 31 min | |
| Drove to work | 46.2% | 33.2% | |
| Public transit to work | 22.5% | 26.8% | |
| Worked from home | 17.6% | 23.0% |
| Housing | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $750,000 | $750,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,630 | $1,900 | |
| Rent as % of income | 30.0% | 29.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 55.1% | 40.9% | |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 2 | |
| Median rooms | 5 | 4 | |
| Median year built | 1940 | 1960 | |
| Vehicles per household | 1.2 | 0.8 | |
| No vehicle | 21.7% | 36.7% | |
| Single-family detached | 20.9% | 11.0% | |
| Broadband internet | 96.2% | 96.9% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,737 | 702,250 | |
| Average age | 37.8 | 37.0 | |
| Married (15+) | 40.3% | 31.3% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% | 12.6% | |
| Black | 48.1% | 40.5% | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 4.9% |
District of Columbia (North) — FAQ
What is the population of the District of Columbia (North) PUMA?+
The District of Columbia (North) PUMA in District of Columbia has a population of 120,737, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in District of Columbia (North), DC?+
Median household income in the District of Columbia (North) PUMA is $104,774, compared with $108,632 across District of Columbia and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. District of Columbia contains 6 PUMAs.
Where does this District of Columbia (North) data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.