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District of Columbia

District of Columbia · 601,723 residents · 61.126 sq mi
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District of Columbia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $443,300. Despite a median home value of $443,300, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

601,723
+5%since 2000
from 572,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,844 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 9,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.8
−2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
560K596K632K669K705K1990201020202024District of Columbia
2024681K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,526
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,127 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$42,078
+47%since 2000
from $28,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$443,300
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,063
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
33.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
58.0% rent
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
32.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
7.6
+98%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in District of Columbia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(159,178)
Black59.4%(340,088)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(44,953)
Asian2.6%(15,039)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.8%(387,579)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(209,464)
Black50%(301,053)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(54,749)
Asian3.5%(20,818)
Other2.2%(12,976)
Diversity Score76.9%(462,697)
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
27.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
35.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
37.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
35.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
57.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
52.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?

District of Columbia, District of Columbia has about 601,723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?

The typical household in District of Columbia, District of Columbia earns about $58,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is District of Columbia, District of Columbia expensive?

In District of Columbia, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $443,300, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in District of Columbia, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in District of Columbia, District of Columbia?

About 18.5% of people in District of Columbia, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.

Has District of Columbia, District of Columbia grown since 1990?

Yes, District of Columbia, District of Columbia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,177 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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