Washington, District of Columbia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Washington, District of Columbia is 672,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in District of Columbia. The median household income is $106,287, the median home value is $724,600, and the median age is 34.9.
The population has grown 16.0% since 2010 (605,226 → 702,250).
672,079
Population
10995
People / sq mi
$106,287
Median Income
$724,600
Median Home Value
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Washington covers 61.1 sq mi of land at 10995 people per square mile.
About Washington, DC
What distinguishes Washington is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 10,995 people per square mile. Washington is a city in District of Columbia with a population of 672,079. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in District of Columbia in the country, at #1 by population.
Median household income is $106,287, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $724,600, with typical rent around $1,900.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 63.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 29.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Washington: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Washington city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Washington city had a population of 605,226 in 2010 and 702,250 in 2024, a 16.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 705,749 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.
702,250
Population (2024)
605,226
Population (2010)
705,749
Peak (2019)
1.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 605,226 |
| 2011 | 619,800 |
| 2012 | 634,924 |
| 2013 | 650,581 |
| 2014 | 662,328 |
| 2015 | 675,400 |
| 2016 | 685,815 |
| 2017 | 694,906 |
| 2018 | 701,547 |
| 2019 | 705,749 |
| 2020 | 670,917 |
| 2021 | 669,256 |
| 2022 | 676,725 |
| 2023 | 687,324 |
| 2024 | 702,250 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39.1% |
| Black or African American | 43.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$106,287
Median Household Income
$75,253
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$724,600
Median Home Value
$1,900
Median Rent
41.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.8%
High School+
63.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
22.3%
Drive Alone
28.2%
Public Transit
29.4%
Work From Home
30.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.1%
Foreign Born
82.0%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
11.0%
With Disability
96.6%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.8% |
| Public Administration | 17.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 9.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Common questions about Washington, DC
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington, District of Columbia has a population of 672,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in District of Columbia.
The median household income in Washington, District of Columbia is $106,287, with 10.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Washington, District of Columbia is $724,600, with median monthly rent at $1,900 and a homeownership rate of 41.1%.
The median age in Washington, District of Columbia is 34.9 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The population has grown 16.0% since 2010 (605,226 → 702,250).
Washington city, DC Climate
Washington city, DC has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F) and receives about 1041 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.9°C
Avg Temp
1041
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 79 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 69 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 91 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 78 mm |
| May | 19° / 65° | 103 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 87 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 100 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 95 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 94 mm |
| October | 15° / 58° | 82 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 83 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Washington city, DC
The most comfortable months to visit Washington city, DC are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.