Washington is a city of 572,059 people in District of Columbia. Owners hold 41% of the housing stock. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 24% nationally. The poverty rate is 20.2%, above the 12.4% national rate. Median home value sits at $153,500. Headcount has barely moved since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)37.3%(7,258)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)21.2%(4,123)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28%(5,456)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6%(1,165)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1%(188)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 19,465 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Washington, District of Columbia?
Washington, District of Columbia has about 572,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Washington, District of Columbia earns about $40,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $153,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.
How educated are people in Washington, District of Columbia?
About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Washington, District of Columbia?
About 20.2% of people in Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Washington, District of Columbia grown since 1990?
Yes, Washington, District of Columbia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34,841 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.
