Census tract · District of Columbia
Census Tract 96.03, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Census Tract 96.03, GEOID 11001009603, in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, entirely within Washington. 3,598 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±621); the 2020 Census counted 3,971.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,598
±621 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,971
Median household income
$36,390
±$14,868 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $109,870
Median home value
$392,100
±$55,254 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $737,100
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$142 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $1,954
Where is Census Tract 96.03?
Census Tract 96.03 is one of 206 census tracts in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It covers 0.24 square miles of land, 16,898 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 11001009603, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 96.03: Tract 77.03 ($76,731), Tract 77.08 ($48,948), Tract 78.03 ($39,443), Tract 96.04 ($85,391) and Tract 99.06 ($80,203). 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 96.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 96.03's population at 3,598 (±621) in 1,899 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,971 residents and 1,892 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 96.03 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,598 ±621 | 681,294 |
| Households | 1,899 ±216 | 324,491 |
| Average household size | 1.88 ±0.23 | 1.99 |
| Housing units | 2,080 ±181 | 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 96.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 96.03 is 42.6 years old; 13.9% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 82.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.0%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 96.03 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±6.2 | 34.9 |
| Under 18 years | 13.9% ±4.9 pts | 18.7% |
| 65 years and over | 21.3% ±5.5 pts | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±4.3 pts | 11.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 36.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 82.6% ±7.8 pts | 41.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.5 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 | 7.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±4.9 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±5.9 pts | 14.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±4.5 pts | 19.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 3.5% |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±5.6 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±3.9 pts | 3.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±7.6 pts | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±9.1 pts | 64.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 38.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±6.3 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 96.03 earn?
Half of the 1,899 households in Census Tract 96.03 earn less than $36,390 a year (±$14,868), against $109,870 across District of Columbia: 184th highest of the county's 188 tracts with a reliable estimate. 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 96.03 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,390 ±$14,868 | $109,870 |
| Mean household income | $71,011 ±$22,653 | $162,297 |
| Per capita income | $38,017 ±$11,212 | $77,348 |
| People below the poverty line | 28.5% ±11.6 pts | 15.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.2% ±24.6 pts | 22.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.8% ±11.8 pts | 14.3% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.8 pts | 96.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.1% ±10.3 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 96.03?
Owners occupy 37.0% of Census Tract 96.03's occupied homes and renters 63.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $392,100 by its owner (±$55,254). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 57.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 96.03 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,100 ±$55,254 | $737,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 ±$142 | $1,954 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.0% ±15.7 pts | 36.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,941 ±$270 | $3,128 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.0% ±9.2 pts | 41.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.0% ±9.2 pts | 58.5% |
| Housing units | 2,080 ±181 | 361,014 |
| Single-family detached homes | 8.0% ±6.0 pts | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±7.4 pts | 13.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±4.3 pts | 31.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 43.0% ±10.4 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 96.03 get to work?
56.9% of Census Tract 96.03's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 23.7%.
| Measure | Tract 96.03 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±7.5 pts | 71.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 23.7% ±9.5 pts | 6.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 56.9% ±13.7 pts | 27.4% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.0% |
| Public transportation | 26.7% ±10.7 pts | 20.3% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 9.5% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±8.0 pts | 33.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.6 min ±7.9 | 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 96.03 compare with the other tracts in District of Columbia?
Among District of Columbia's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 96.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In District of Columbia | In Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 205 | 74th of 205 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st of 206 | 101st of 206 |
| Median household income | 184th of 188 | 184th of 188 |
| Per capita income | 168th of 204 | 168th of 204 |
| Median home value | 180th of 191 | 180th of 191 |
| Median gross rent | 183rd of 194 | 183rd of 194 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 143 | 35th of 143 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 186th of 199 | 186th of 199 |
| Median age | 29th of 205 | 29th of 205 |
| Owner-occupied share | 116th of 188 | 116th of 188 |
The tracts next to it on District of Columbia's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 75.04 | 181st | $39,905±$8,100 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 78.03 | 182nd | $39,443±$18,741 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 108 | 183rd | $36,776±$11,068 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 96.03 | 184th | $36,390±$14,868 |
| Tract 109 | 185th | $35,457±$11,798 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 98.02 | 186th | $34,448±$17,079 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74.01 | 187th | $31,862±$14,511 · 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 96.03?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 96.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
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
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