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District of Columbia

601,723 residents · 1 counties · 1 cities · 206 census tracts
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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.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
601,723
+5%since 2000
from 572,059 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9,864 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 9,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
560K596K632K669K705K1990201020202024District of Columbia
2024681K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,526
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,127 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,300
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
58.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
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)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
35.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
37.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
35.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Washington693,645
Frequently asked

How many people live in 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?

The typical household in District of Columbia earns about $58,526 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 $443,300, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in District of Columbia?

About 49.2% 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 18.5% 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 5,177 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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