Population 26,538 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Catholic University-Brookland
Household size in Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Catholic University-Brookland is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
Catholic University-Brookland is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 37.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Catholic University-Brookland (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
Renters in Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.8% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Catholic University-Brookland rent: 52.0% 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, 26.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Catholic University-Brookland as nationally: 10.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
The housing in Catholic University-Brookland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,083 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,194 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,546 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,812 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$729 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Catholic University-Brookland costs $1,812 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Washington area overall ($2,236). Rent has climbed $729 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
Bachelor's degrees in Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Catholic University-Brookland: 54.1% 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 is up 22.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Catholic University-Brookland is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.6 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 Catholic University-Brookland
| Period | Catholic University-Brookland | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Catholic University-Brookland than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Catholic University-Brookland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University-Brookland | 2.33 | 35.5 | 13.4% | 52.0% | 10.9% | 1963 | $1,812 | 54.1% | 90.0% | 6.6% |
| Michigan Park | 2.35 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 1961 | $1,881 | 54.4% | 92.2% | 4.7% |
| Brookland | 2.35 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 33.7% | 8.3% | 1954 | $2,136 | 66.3% | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| Petworth | 2.45 | 38.7 | 10.1% | 34.3% | 8.0% | 1947 | $2,157 | 65.8% | 90.3% | 10.1% |
| Ledroit Park | 2.11 | 30.9 | 5.5% | 41.7% | 10.4% | 1939 | $2,702 | 79.4% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| Columbia Heights | 2.09 | 31.9 | 14.3% | 66.0% | 8.7% | 1958 | $2,082 | 66.7% | 89.4% | 5.6% |
| Brentwood | 1.86 | 35.9 | 9.0% | 65.7% | 10.2% | 1974 | $1,825 | 57.6% | 91.9% | 7.2% |
| Fort Totten-Upper Northeast | 2.64 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 34.0% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,849 | 55.2% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Woodridge | 2.36 | 42.2 | 6.9% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 1942 | $1,031 | 49.5% | 89.5% | 7.9% |
| Brightwood | 2.42 | 40.6 | 15.0% | 55.0% | 7.9% | 1948 | $1,588 | 47.0% | 86.4% | 5.6% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.38 | 34.4 | 8.8% | 67.1% | 9.4% | 1940 | $2,027 | 71.5% | 90.6% | 7.7% |
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 Catholic University-Brookland. 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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