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STATE · ADMITTED 1790 · 2000 CENSUS

District of Columbia

572,059 residents · 1 counties · 1 cities · 206 census tracts
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District of Columbia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,127. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $153,500. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

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Section 01

Population & growth

572,059
−6%since 1990
from 606,900 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,378 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 9,949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+3%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
560K596K632K669K705K1990201020202024District of Columbia
2024681K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,127
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,659
+52%since 1990
from $18,881 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$153,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$618
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $602
40.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
59.2% rent
3.8
−3%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(179,690)
Black65.9%(399,751)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(31,358)
Asian1.9%(11,233)
Diversity Score65.6%(398,353)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(159,178)
Black59.4%(340,088)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(44,953)
Asian2.6%(15,039)
Diversity Score67.8%(387,579)
68
+3%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Washington693,645
Frequently asked

How many people live in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has about 572,059 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in District of Columbia?

The typical household in District of Columbia earns about $40,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is District of Columbia expensive?

In 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 District of Columbia?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in District of Columbia?

About 20.2% of people in District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.

Has District of Columbia grown since 1990?

Yes, District of Columbia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34,841 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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