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Population Review

District of Columbia Population & Demographics

District of Columbia has a population of 672,079, ranking #49 among US states. The median household income is $106,287 and the median age is 34.9.

District of Columbia on US population map

US states by population — District of Columbia is #49

672,079

Population

#49

By Population

$106,287

Median Income

34.9

Median Age

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
22.4%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
10.7%
55–59
4.9%
60–64
4.9%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
3.8%
85+
1.5%

Male: 47.6% · Female: 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White39.1%
Black or African American43.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%

Economy & Income

$106,287

Median Household Income

$75,253

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

$157,604

Mean Household Income

66.7%

Employment Rate

Education

92.8%

High School Graduate+

63.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

Housing

$724,600

Median Home Value

$1,900

Median Rent

356,101

Total Housing Units

41.1%

Owner-Occupied

58.9%

Renter-Occupied

9.7%

Vacant

Commute

22.3%

Drive Alone

10.0%

Carpool

29.4%

Work From Home

30.3 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in District of Columbia

#CityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian Home Value
1Washington city672,079$106,287$724,600

Counties in District of Columbia

#CountyPopulationMedian Income
1District of Columbia672,079$106,287

Frequently Asked Questions

District of Columbia has a population of 672,079 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #49 most populated state.

The median household income in District of Columbia is $106,287, with a per capita income of $75,253. 10.7% of the population lives below the poverty level.

District of Columbia is 39.1% White, 43.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic/Latino.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

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