Washington, District of Columbia
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Washington, District of Columbia, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 681,294 | 681,294 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $109,870 | $109,870 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 34.9 | 34.9 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 64.2% | 64.2% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $737,100 | $737,100 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,954 | $1,954 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.5% | 41.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 30.0 | 30.0 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 33.0% | 33.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 24.7% | 24.7% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 36.5% | 36.5% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 41.6% | 41.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 67.5 | 67.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 34.9 | 34.9 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 18.7% | 18.7% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 22.0% | 22.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 16.7% | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 20.2% | 20.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 12.8% | 12.8% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 324,491 | 324,491 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 40.8% | 40.8% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 20.1% | 20.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 16.1% | 16.1% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 47.3% | 47.3% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 55.5% | 55.5% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $77,348 | $77,348 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.3% | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 16.2% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 26.7% | 26.7% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 24.8% | 24.8% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 14.3% | 14.3% | n/a |
Housing in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 361,014 | 361,014 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 11.0% | 11.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 56.9% | 56.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 10.1% | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,958.0 | 1,958.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.5% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.6% | 28.6% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,312 | $4,312 | n/a |
Education in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 7.3% | 7.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 14.5% | 14.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 13.9% | 13.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.2% | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 38.0% | 38.0% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 71.6% | 71.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 27.4% | 27.4% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 20.3% | 20.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 12.9% | 12.9% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 36.0% | 36.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Washington, District of Columbia
| Statistic | Washington | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 34.8% | 34.8% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 80.9% | 80.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 9.4% | 9.4% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.6% | 16.6% | 16.7% |