Population 11,008 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas Park
Household size in Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.34 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.25 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.22 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.04 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Douglas Park has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in Arlington overall, where it has 2.22 people. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 35.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 36.2 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Douglas Park is young: half of its residents are under 33.7, 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 34.8 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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 6.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Douglas Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Arlington. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Douglas Park
Renters in Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 53.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 55.2% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.5% | 57.3% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 58.8% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Douglas Park rent: 71.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (38.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Douglas Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Douglas Park has the lowest vacancy rate of any Arlington neighborhood.
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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1967 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1968 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1970 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1973 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Douglas Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, 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 northeast, 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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,224 | $1,605 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,472 | $1,748 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,603 | $2,202 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,983 | $2,521 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$759 | +$916 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglas Park costs $1,983 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Arlington as a whole ($2,521). Rent has climbed $759 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Douglas Park
Bachelor's degrees in Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 70.2% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 72.4% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 75.5% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 76.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Douglas Park: 53.0% 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. Locally, though, the share is lower than in Arlington overall (76.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, as it has 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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 92.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 93.8% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 94.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 94.9% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Douglas Park never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country. Douglas Park has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Arlington neighborhoods.
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 Douglas Park
| Period | Douglas Park | Arlington | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Douglas Park is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Arlington overall (3.4%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Douglas Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Park | 2.49 | 33.7 | 5.8% | 71.6% | 3.1% | 1971 | $1,983 | 53.0% | 86.9% | 5.3% |
| Barcroft | 2.68 | 32.6 | 13.7% | 54.6% | 4.0% | 1967 | $2,087 | 59.9% | 74.2% | 1.4% |
| Nauck | 2.16 | 34.8 | 8.7% | 49.5% | 14.8% | 1978 | $2,264 | 66.7% | 98.8% | 2.9% |
| Columbia Forest | 2.09 | 40.4 | 10.3% | 43.6% | 13.7% | 1970 | $1,865 | 57.7% | 83.8% | 6.0% |
| Columbia Heghts | 1.87 | 35.9 | 6.7% | 76.9% | 4.0% | 1968 | $1,983 | 70.1% | 95.1% | 6.1% |
| Columbia Heights West | 3.00 | 38.3 | 8.9% | 59.7% | 9.4% | 1963 | $1,964 | 41.1% | 80.2% | 2.4% |
| Penrose | 1.96 | 36.2 | 5.1% | 70.4% | 8.4% | 1971 | $1,953 | 62.6% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
| Forest Glen | 2.72 | 39.5 | 8.9% | 78.6% | 8.0% | 1963 | $1,686 | 31.9% | 72.5% | 3.3% |
| Fairlington-Shirlington | 1.81 | 38.3 | 7.4% | 46.2% | 7.9% | 1964 | $2,569 | 78.0% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Long Branch Creek | 2.15 | 30.6 | 6.9% | 76.1% | 5.8% | 1992 | $2,463 | 65.5% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Buckingham | 2.02 | 37.0 | 6.6% | 70.4% | 7.2% | 1976 | $1,963 | 63.9% | 85.9% | 7.0% |
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 Douglas Park. 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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