Census tract · District of Columbia
Census Tract 38.02, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Census Tract 38.02, GEOID 11001003802, in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, entirely within Washington. 3,645 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±566); the 2020 Census counted 3,911.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,645
±566 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,911
Median household income
$153,279
±$25,685 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $109,870
Median home value
$868,300
±$87,836 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $737,100
Median gross rent
$2,486
±$340 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 38.02?
Census Tract 38.02 is one of 206 census tracts in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It covers 0.08 square miles of land, 48,888 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 11001003802, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 38.02: Tract 28.02 ($87,071), Tract 37.01 ($134,508), Tract 37.02 ($106,875), Tract 38.01 ($155,694), Tract 39.01 ($134,922) and Tract 40.02 ($169,792). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 38.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 38.02's population at 3,645 (±566) in 2,139 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,911 residents and 2,378 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 38.02 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,645 ±566 | 681,294 |
| Households | 2,139 ±236 | 324,491 |
| Average household size | 1.67 ±0.14 | 1.99 |
| Housing units | 2,282 ±237 | 361,014 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 38.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 38.02 is 35.0 years old; 5.9% are under 18 and 7.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.1%. 26.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 38.02 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±2.2 | 34.9 |
| Under 18 years | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 18.7% |
| 65 years and over | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.1% ±9.3 pts | 11.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.0% ±8.7 pts | 36.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.3% ±6.0 pts | 41.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±4.0 pts | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±4.8 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 26.5% ±7.3 pts | 14.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.0% ±8.8 pts | 19.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±5.1 pts | 3.5% |
| With a disability | 5.2% ±3.3 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 3.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±3.1 pts | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 81.4% ±7.8 pts | 64.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 39.9% ±9.4 pts | 38.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 65.4% ±9.9 pts | 80.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 38.02 earn?
Half of the 2,139 households in Census Tract 38.02 earn less than $153,279 a year (±$25,685), against $109,870 across District of Columbia: 54th highest of the county's 188 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 38.02 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $153,279 ±$25,685 | $109,870 |
| Mean household income | $201,416 ±$43,972 | $162,297 |
| Per capita income | $119,460 ±$23,225 | $77,348 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±4.5 pts | 15.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5% ±20.2 pts | 22.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9% ±5.2 pts | 14.3% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±4.5 pts | 96.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±6.1 pts | 91.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 38.02?
Owners occupy 22.3% of Census Tract 38.02's occupied homes and renters 77.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $868,300 by its owner (±$87,836). The median renter pays $2,486 a month including utilities, and 28.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 38.02 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $868,300 ±$87,836 | $737,100 |
| Median gross rent | $2,486 ±$340 | $1,954 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.6% ±10.2 pts | 36.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,128 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 22.3% ±6.1 pts | 41.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 77.7% ±6.1 pts | 58.5% |
| Housing units | 2,282 ±237 | 361,014 |
| Single-family detached homes | 5.3% ±6.4 pts | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.9% ±5.5 pts | 13.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.3% ±9.3 pts | 31.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 51.5% ±9.3 pts | 36.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 38.02 get to work?
12.1% of Census Tract 38.02's workers drive alone and 27.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 38.02 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 84.5% ±6.2 pts | 71.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 12.1% ±4.4 pts | 27.4% |
| Carpooled | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% |
| Public transportation | 29.2% ±7.0 pts | 20.3% |
| Walked | 17.9% ±8.8 pts | 9.5% |
| Worked from home | 27.5% ±7.7 pts | 33.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min ±2.7 | 30.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 38.02 compare with the other tracts in District of Columbia?
Among District of Columbia's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 38.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In District of Columbia | In Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 205 | 71st of 205 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 206 | 13th of 206 |
| Median household income | 54th of 188 | 54th of 188 |
| Per capita income | 35th of 204 | 35th of 204 |
| Median home value | 61st of 191 | 61st of 191 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 194 | 41st of 194 |
| Poverty rate | 104th of 143 | 104th of 143 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th of 199 | 74th of 199 |
| Median age | 112th of 205 | 112th of 205 |
| Owner-occupied share | 165th of 188 | 165th of 188 |
The tracts next to it on District of Columbia's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.02 | 51st | $157,008±$60,990 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 38.01 | 52nd | $155,694±$47,535 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 42.01 | 53rd | $154,142±$8,852 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 38.02 | 54th | $153,279±$25,685 |
| Tract 5.02 | 55th | $151,875±$25,545 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 55.01 | 56th | $151,250±$35,896 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 50.03 | 57th | $151,096±$21,716 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 38.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 38.02 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections