Barracks Row

Steeped in history, Barracks Row at 8th Street SE is DC’s oldest commercial corridor. The Navy Yard and U.S. Marine Corps Barracks, anchors since the turn of the 19th century, bring employees to the neighborhood daily. Residents and visitors cherish the diverse businesses and restaurants, live entertainment offerings, and annual events.

Select Retail + Restaurant Openings (2023+)

  • Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai Restaurant
  • I Egg You (restaurant)
  • JAB WE MET Indian Kitchen
  • Joey’s (tavern)
  • Lobby Bar
  • The Joint Chiropractic
  • Omakase @ Barracks Row (Japanese restaurant)
  • Union Kitchen (grocery)

Destination Restaurants

  • Lavagna (named a top Italian restaurant in DC by The Infatuation)
  • Omakase @ Barracks Row (1 Michelin star)
  • Pineapple and Pearls (1 Michelin star)
  • Rose’s Luxury (1 Michelin star)
  • Trattoria Alberto (named a top Italian restaurant in DC by The Infatuation)
  • The Ugly Mug (an Eater top sports bar)
  • Valor Brewpub (an Eater top sports bar)

Regional Attractions

  • The Marine Barracks is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps and was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows. It is home to nationally recognized units such as the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Marine Corps Body Bearers.
  • The historic Navy Yard Car Barn (c. 1891) became the 980-seat Capital Turnaround, which opened to the public in 2022.
  • The former Meader Theater (c. 1909), the District’s oldest movie theater, now hosts events and movie screenings as the 370-seat Miracle Theatre.
Photo by Sam Kittner, courtesy of Capitol Hill BID

Neighborhood Activations

  • Annual Garden Party
  • Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Light Show
  • Barracks Row Heritage Trail
  • Chess Tournament
  • Eastern Market Metro Park (opened in 2021)
  • July 4th Parade
  • Live jazz concerts
  • Mardi Gras Weekend
Population
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Population13,83952,276305,310
Daytime Population16,63679,121635,155
Male49%49%48%
Female51%51%52%
High School Graduate +88%90%76%
Bachelor’s Degree +84%86%65%
Graduate/Professional Degree54%50%36%
Households
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Households (HH)6,70028,260152,570
Average HH Size1.991.821.92
Owner-occupied44%33%29%
Renter-occupied56%67%71%
Median Home Value$1,039,883$983,364$700,075
Income
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Average HH$216,571$207,794$153,359
Median HH$179,053$166,006$107,692
HH Income <$50k13%11%25%
HH Income $50 - $75k7%8%12%
HH Income $75k+80%81%63%
Average HH Disposable$133,477$126,525$95,517
Graduate/Professional Degree54%50%36%

Age

  • Age < 20
  • Age 20 - 34
  • Age 35 - 64
  • Age 65+

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Consumer Expenditures
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Apparel$32,504,481$133,363,671$540,440,740
Child Care$8,470,600$34,140,637$127,537,329
Computers & Accessories$2,937,554$12,224,452$49,448,824
- Pets$12,130,839$49,263,671$197,621,087
Food at Home$92,056,252$375,617,806$1,554,137,945
Food away from Home$54,713,455$225,007,409$885,807,084
Health Care$81,213,576$325,757,127$1,364,175,278
- Medical Care$29,063,151$116,749,594$485,414,971
Home Improvement$51,452,479$194,774,773$785,752,981
Household Furnishings$34,202,074$139,212,454$562,789,354
Personal Care Products$7,494,562$31,522,248$128,454,741
Vehicle Maint. & Repair$14,951,597$61,913,488$255,920,268

Commuting Preference

  • Drove alone
  • Public transportation
  • Bicycle
  • Walked
  • Worked at home
  • other

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Metrorail Stations

1

Eastern Market

Capital Bikeshare Locations

13

within 1/2 mile

Traffic Counts

12,200   8th St SE
   
   

Walkscore

98

Walker's Paradise

Residents within a 10-minute car ride

192,322

Barracks Row Main Street, Inc. Brian Ready, Executive Director (202) 544-3188 hello@barracksrow.org barracksrow.org

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