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District of Columbia

679.0KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+18.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

District of Columbia has a population of 678,972 as of 2023. It is located in District of Columbia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of District of Columbia based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American44.3%300,785
White39.6%268,873
Hispanic or Latino11.5%78,082
Two or More Races7.1%48,207
Some Other Race4.6%31,233
Asian4.0%27,159
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%2,037
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%679

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for District of Columbia based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$101,722
36.4% above national average
Per Capita Income
$71,297
86.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
15.1%
31.3% above national average
Median Age
34.8 years

Income & Poverty

$101,722Median Household Income
$71,297Per Capita Income
15.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$101,722$150,292
Families$142,328$199,406
Married-couple Families$142,328$159,407
Nonfamily Households$85,453$92,289

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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