About 35,000 people.
Columbia Heights is one of the busiest and most colorful neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Families from many different countries live here, so you can hear lots of languages and try foods from all over the world.
You can splash in the fountains at the plaza on a hot day, shop at the big lively market, and enjoy a summer festival with music and dancing in the streets.
The central plaza has bubbling fountains where kids love to cool off, plus benches, shops, and street performers who make people smile.
Restaurants here serve dishes from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and more, so every meal can feel like a tasty trip around the globe.