Open Mic for Anacostia

Name: Open Mic for Anacostia
Start: 2026-03-07T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Anacostia

Date and Time

Mar 7, 2026 4:00 pm

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

View Map

Description:

Let’s chat face-to-face about boosting incomes in Wards 7 and 8—ideas and action time!

What Can be Done? Low Median Income of Wards 8 and 7 Residents

Join us in person at the Open Mic for Anacostia to dive into the challenges of low median incomes affecting Wards 8 and 7-- largely cut off from the rest of the city via the Anacostia River.

Median household incomes in Washington, D.C. vary significantly by ward, with data showing Ward 3 consistently boasts the highest median income, often exceeding$ 150, 000, while Wards 7 and 8 report the lowest, often below $ 40 ,000, reflecting deep income disparities across the district.

Median Household Income by DC Ward (Approximate Recent Data)

Ward 1: ~$126,000
Ward 2: ~$118,000 - $128,000
Ward 3: ~$157,000 - $159,000
Ward 4: ~$106,000
Ward 5: ~$101,000 - $115,000
Ward 6: ~$141,000
Ward 7: ~$37,000 - $40,000
Ward 8: ~$31,000 - $34,000

Key Trends and Disparities

High-Income Areas: Wards 3, 2, and 6 have the highest incomes and lowest poverty rates.
Low-Income Areas: Wards 7 and 8 have the lowest median incomes, creating a significant, long-standing wealth gap compared to the rest of the city
Data Source: The DC Office of Planning and U.S. Census Bureau provide the most comprehensive data on these trends, often using 5-year estimates.

There seems to be two cities within one city.

This event is a chance to connect, brainstorm, and explore real solutions with your community. Come share your thoughts and hear from others passionate about making a difference. Let’s figure out what can be done together!

Moderator Brother Khan

RSVP