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The Richest and Poorest Neighborhoods in the United States

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#30: Shaw, Washington, D.C.
Median household income: ~$105,000/year
Poverty rate: ~25%

Shaw developed as a vibrant Black cultural and commercial district in the early 20th century. Civil unrest following the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. led to prolonged disinvestment.

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Its wealth today reflects redevelopment, luxury housing, and proximity to downtown. Economic gains have not been evenly distributed, and displacement remains a defining issue.