Population 16,018 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Adams Morgan
Household size in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.58 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.75 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.84 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Adams Morgan are small: just 1.65 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.58, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Adams Morgan is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Adams Morgan: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend. Adams Morgan has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Adams Morgan
Renters in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.7% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.0% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Adams Morgan rent: 64.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 25.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Adams Morgan is close to the national rate: 10.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (5.9%). Vacancy is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Adams Morgan is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,331 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,623 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,011 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,494 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,163 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Adams Morgan costs $2,494 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,163 a month from 2006–10, an 87% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Adams Morgan
Bachelor's degrees in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.7% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Adams Morgan: 89.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Adams Morgan: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Adams Morgan
| Period | Adams Morgan | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Adams Morgan has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Washington's 38 neighborhoods, only two have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Adams Morgan compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Morgan | 1.65 | 37.5 | 4.1% | 64.7% | 10.3% | 1945 | $2,494 | 89.7% | 98.2% | 1.7% |
| U Street Corridor | 1.75 | 33.0 | 6.7% | 66.2% | 9.4% | 1981 | $2,716 | 82.7% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.38 | 34.4 | 8.8% | 67.1% | 9.4% | 1940 | $2,027 | 71.5% | 90.6% | 7.7% |
| Dupont Circle | 1.45 | 34.6 | 2.9% | 64.3% | 10.3% | 1954 | $2,379 | 91.5% | 99.2% | 2.1% |
| Columbia Heights | 2.09 | 31.9 | 14.3% | 66.0% | 8.7% | 1958 | $2,082 | 66.7% | 89.4% | 5.6% |
| Woodley Park | 1.85 | 38.2 | 4.3% | 70.7% | 9.3% | 1950 | $2,480 | 91.9% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| Logan Circle | 1.59 | 37.4 | 4.2% | 60.5% | 6.2% | 1966 | $2,566 | 83.2% | 92.1% | 3.0% |
| Ledroit Park | 2.11 | 30.9 | 5.5% | 41.7% | 10.4% | 1939 | $2,702 | 79.4% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| Foggy Bottom | 1.37 | 33.1 | 4.9% | 70.9% | 17.0% | 1979 | $2,432 | 88.9% | 98.9% | 7.5% |
| Cleveland Park | 1.74 | 40.3 | 4.2% | 56.3% | 9.0% | 1951 | $2,435 | 89.3% | 98.2% | 1.7% |
| Shaw | 1.90 | 33.4 | 13.1% | 71.4% | 10.3% | 1964 | $2,297 | 68.2% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Adams Morgan. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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