District of Columbia
District of Columbia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,842. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $618,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $618,100, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
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How many people live in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has about 689,545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in District of Columbia?
The typical household in District of Columbia earns about $90,842 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 $618,100, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.
How educated are people in District of Columbia?
About 59.8% 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 15.5% of people in District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
Has District of Columbia grown since 1990?
Yes, District of Columbia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82,645 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024