Buzzard Point Facts
| Area | 0.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,927 |
| Male Population | 1,332 (45.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,595 (54.5%) |
| Median Age | 34.7 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 39.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Southwest - Waterfront |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.87233, -77.01081 |
| Zip Codes | 20593 |
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Buzzard Point Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,927 | 2,915 | 2,876 |
| Population Density | 0 / mi² | 0 / mi² | 0 / mi² | 0 / mi² | 20,215.7 / mi² | 20,132.8 / mi² | 19,863.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBuzzard Point Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzard Point | 34.7 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Washington, D.C. | 33.9 yrs | 34 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Buzzard Point Population Density
Population Density: 20,216 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzard Point | 2,927 | 0.145 sq mi | 20,216 / mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 610,472 | 68.34 sq mi | 8,933 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buzzard Point Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Buzzard Point CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzard Point | 56,021 tn | 19.14 tn | 386,919.6 tons/mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 9,259,229 tn | 15.17 tn | 135,487.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Buzzard Point CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,021 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 386,919.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 86.4 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 55.3 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Buzzard Point
Point is an urbanized area located on the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in the southwest quadrant of Washington, DC, USA.
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