Population 34,175 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Deanwood
Household size in Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Deanwood is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, Deanwood is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the northwest, 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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Deanwood (24.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Washington's 38 neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Deanwood
Renters in Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.6% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.7% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Deanwood rent: 59.3% 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, 20.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Deanwood as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Deanwood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $767 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $901 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,008 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,303 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$536 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Deanwood runs $1,303 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $536 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Washington neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Deanwood
Bachelor's degrees in Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Deanwood than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.5 points, in line with the national trend. Few Washington neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 38.
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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Deanwood never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Washington neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 38.
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 Deanwood
| Period | Deanwood | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Deanwood runs well above the national rate: 15.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Washington neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Deanwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanwood | 2.28 | 35.2 | 24.2% | 59.3% | 9.7% | 1965 | $1,303 | 26.6% | 85.9% | 15.5% |
| Hillside | 2.77 | 39.2 | 22.7% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 1968 | $1,593 | 20.7% | 84.6% | 9.2% |
| Stadium-Armory | 2.33 | 34.8 | 19.8% | 57.1% | 12.0% | 1946 | $1,887 | 54.7% | 89.3% | 11.7% |
| Hill East | 2.14 | 36.4 | 14.1% | 44.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $2,608 | 62.8% | 90.9% | 12.8% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.99 | 39.0 | 5.8% | 39.9% | 8.1% | 1943 | $2,401 | 90.5% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| Fairlawn | 2.17 | 39.1 | 26.0% | 61.6% | 19.3% | 1954 | $1,355 | 40.7% | 82.1% | 6.7% |
| Woodridge | 2.36 | 42.2 | 6.9% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 1942 | $1,031 | 49.5% | 89.5% | 7.9% |
| Brentwood | 1.86 | 35.9 | 9.0% | 65.7% | 10.2% | 1974 | $1,825 | 57.6% | 91.9% | 7.2% |
| Walker Mill | 2.45 | 40.9 | 13.7% | 42.7% | 6.5% | 1975 | $1,854 | 25.9% | 88.7% | 8.9% |
| Stanton Park | 1.96 | 36.0 | 3.4% | 49.7% | 9.6% | 1943 | $2,378 | 89.3% | 98.7% | 2.2% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.79 | 33.4 | 6.4% | 69.6% | 12.1% | 1982 | $2,593 | 78.5% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
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 Deanwood. 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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