District of Columbia
694,000 people live in the District of Columbia. Its population grew 0.6% since 2020, the 13th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $109,505 a year, 29% above the national median, and the median home is worth $715,500, 93% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 694,000
- 3rd lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $109,505
- 29% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $715,500
- 93% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 15.9%
- 4.1 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$109,505 per year
29% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). Highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$76,451 per year
62% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). Highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
15.9%
4.1 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
30.1 min one way
10% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 5th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$715,500
93% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 3rd highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$2,075 per month
33% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 2nd highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
38.1%
27.2 points below the U.S. (65.3%). Lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
693,645
0.20% of the U.S. total. 3rd lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.6%
2.5 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 13th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
17.9%
3.2 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
13.6%
5.3 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 2nd lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
14.8%
0.1 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
Black largest group
Black residents are the largest group in the District of Columbia, at 39.6%. Nationwide they are 12.3%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 37.6% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 39.6% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 5.6% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.2% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 12.9% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
27.5 points above the U.S. (37.4%). Highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
4.9%
5.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.