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
Washington covers 61.1 sq mi of land at 10995 people per square mile.
About Washington, DC
Washington is a city in District of Columbia with a population of 672,079. It ranks #1 among cities in District of Columbia by population. The median age is 34.9, younger than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The median household income in Washington is $106,287, above the US median of $74,580. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $724,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,900. The homeownership rate of 41.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Washington reflects 63.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 29.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.
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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City rankings
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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.