Shaw, DC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Shaw

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

77.2%

Households with Children

8.1%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 0.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 45.9%
Working Age (35-54): 30.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 3.7%
Seniors (65+): 14.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.7%
High School / GED: 8.5%
Some College or Associate's: 7.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 77.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 3.9%
Single Parents: 4.2%
Couples & Adults: 22.0%
Living Alone: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
Asian: 5.6%
Black or African American: 20.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 34.3%
South Asian: 37.7%
Southeast Asian: 24.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 39.1%
Puerto Rican: 2.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 11.1%
Central American: 36.7%
South American: 11.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.6%
Other White: 48.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 43.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 10.7%
Other Black: 45.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 16.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 69.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.4%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 6.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.0%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 95.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shaw

Cardozo/Shaw / Greater U Street Historic District

Le Droit Park / Howard University

Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District