Population 15,351 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Foggy Bottom
Household size in Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.52 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.50 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.59 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.37 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Foggy Bottom are small: just 1.37 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 dropped from 1.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Washington neighborhood has 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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.5 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
Foggy Bottom is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.4, as it has nationally.
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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Foggy Bottom, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, as it has 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 Foggy Bottom
Renters in Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.9% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Foggy Bottom: 70.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Washington's 38 neighborhoods have a higher share of renters.
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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.0% of the housing in Foggy Bottom, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Washington neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Homes in Foggy Bottom are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,388 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,703 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,963 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,432 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,043 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Foggy Bottom costs $2,432 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,043 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Foggy Bottom
Bachelor's degrees in Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Foggy Bottom: 88.9% 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 11.4 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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Foggy Bottom: 98.9% 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 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Washington's 38 neighborhoods have 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 Foggy Bottom
| Period | Foggy Bottom | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Foggy Bottom runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Foggy Bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foggy Bottom | 1.37 | 33.1 | 4.9% | 70.9% | 17.0% | 1979 | $2,432 | 88.9% | 98.9% | 7.5% |
| Dupont Circle | 1.45 | 34.6 | 2.9% | 64.3% | 10.3% | 1954 | $2,379 | 91.5% | 99.2% | 2.1% |
| Georgetown | 1.93 | 38.6 | 4.1% | 33.6% | 12.3% | 1950 | $2,813 | 72.3% | 98.5% | 3.5% |
| Logan Circle | 1.59 | 37.4 | 4.2% | 60.5% | 6.2% | 1966 | $2,566 | 83.2% | 92.1% | 3.0% |
| North Rosslyn | 1.76 | 33.3 | 1.0% | 66.2% | 15.0% | 1989 | $2,257 | 83.7% | 97.2% | 2.1% |
| Downtown | 1.42 | 35.8 | 3.9% | 70.5% | 15.4% | 1992 | $2,787 | 85.0% | 97.5% | 3.5% |
| 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% |
| Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | 1.66 | 33.5 | 2.3% | 76.2% | 13.6% | 1992 | $2,410 | 84.6% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| Mt Vernon Square | 1.59 | 32.1 | 6.7% | 78.1% | 9.8% | 2005 | $2,334 | 81.6% | 97.4% | 1.1% |
| Shaw | 1.90 | 33.4 | 13.1% | 71.4% | 10.3% | 1964 | $2,297 | 68.2% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Woodbury, Irvine, CA · Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA · Bagley, Detroit, MI · Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC · Byberry, Philadelphia, PA · West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI · Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV · Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook, Lexington, KY · Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN · Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
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 Foggy Bottom. 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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