Population 13,926 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dupont Circle
Household size in Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.52 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.57 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.59 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.45 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Dupont Circle are small: just 1.45 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 edged down from 1.52, mirroring the country. Of Washington's 38 neighborhoods, only two have smaller households.
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, Dupont Circle 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 33.9, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dupont Circle: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Washington neighborhood has a lower 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 Dupont Circle
Renters in Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.3% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Dupont Circle rent: 64.3% 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, 26.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Dupont Circle as nationally: 10.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Washington area (5.9%).
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Dupont Circle is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, 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 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,571 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,822 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,073 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,379 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Dupont Circle runs $2,379 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $808 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% 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 Dupont Circle
Bachelor's degrees in Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Dupont Circle: 91.5% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. Only two of Washington's 38 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Dupont Circle: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Washington neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Dupont Circle
| Period | Dupont Circle | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dupont Circle has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Dupont Circle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Circle | 1.45 | 34.6 | 2.9% | 64.3% | 10.3% | 1954 | $2,379 | 91.5% | 99.2% | 2.1% |
| Logan Circle | 1.59 | 37.4 | 4.2% | 60.5% | 6.2% | 1966 | $2,566 | 83.2% | 92.1% | 3.0% |
| 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% |
| Foggy Bottom | 1.37 | 33.1 | 4.9% | 70.9% | 17.0% | 1979 | $2,432 | 88.9% | 98.9% | 7.5% |
| Downtown | 1.42 | 35.8 | 3.9% | 70.5% | 15.4% | 1992 | $2,787 | 85.0% | 97.5% | 3.5% |
| Woodley Park | 1.85 | 38.2 | 4.3% | 70.7% | 9.3% | 1950 | $2,480 | 91.9% | 98.0% | 4.8% |
| Columbia Heights | 2.09 | 31.9 | 14.3% | 66.0% | 8.7% | 1958 | $2,082 | 66.7% | 89.4% | 5.6% |
| Shaw | 1.90 | 33.4 | 13.1% | 71.4% | 10.3% | 1964 | $2,297 | 68.2% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
| Georgetown | 1.93 | 38.6 | 4.1% | 33.6% | 12.3% | 1950 | $2,813 | 72.3% | 98.5% | 3.5% |
| Mt Vernon Square | 1.59 | 32.1 | 6.7% | 78.1% | 9.8% | 2005 | $2,334 | 81.6% | 97.4% | 1.1% |
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 Dupont Circle. 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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