County · District of Columbia
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
District of Columbia, District of Columbia. District of Columbia had 693,645 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020, in line with District of Columbia (+0.6%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 206 census tracts. GEOID 11001.
District of Columbia is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
District of Columbia is the same area as Washington: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
693,645
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 689,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 681,294
Median household income
$109,870
±$1,937 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $109,870
Median home value
$737,100
±$10,625 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $737,100
Median gross rent
$1,954
±$26 (90% margin)
District of Columbia: $1,954
How many people live in District of Columbia, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 689,545 residents in District of Columbia. The Census Bureau estimates 693,645 for July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, in line with District of Columbia (+0.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 681,294 over 61 square miles of land.
| Measure | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 681,294 | 681,294 | −11,389 |
| Households | 324,491±1,816 | 324,491 | +40,105 |
| Average household size | 1.99±0.01 | 1.99 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 361,014±148 | 361,014 | +45,838 |
District of Columbia's population since 2000
From 572,059 in 2000 to 693,645 in 2025: up 21.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Washington with 693,645 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Washington | 689,545 | $109,870 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in District of Columbia?
The median resident of District of Columbia is 34.9 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.5%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9±0.1 | 34.9 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±0.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8%±0.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% | 11.9% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.5%±0.1 pts | 36.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.6%±0.3 pts | 41.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.1 pts | 4.3% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3%±0.4 pts | 14.3% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.1%±0.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±0.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.2%±0.6 pts | 64.2% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.0%±0.6 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.2%±0.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in District of Columbia earn?
Half of District of Columbia's 324,491 households earn less than $109,870 a year (±$1,937), against $109,870 in District of Columbia. In 2015-2019 the median was $106,357 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,513 after inflation. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,870±$1,937 | $109,870 | +$3,513 |
| Mean household income | $162,297±$2,303 | $162,297 | – |
| Per capita income | $77,348±$1,050 | $77,348 | +$8,248 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8%±1.8 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±0.5 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in District of Columbia?
Owners occupy 41.5% of District of Columbia's occupied homes and renters 58.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $737,100 by its owner (±$10,625). The median renter pays $1,954 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $737,100±$10,625 | $737,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,954±$26 | $1,954 | +$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±1.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,128±$53 | $3,128 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.5%±0.8 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 361,014±148 | 361,014 | +45,838 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 11.0%±0.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.5%±0.7 pts | 31.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is District of Columbia building?
Builders took permits for 1,591 new housing units across District of Columbia in 2025 (181 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in District of Columbia get to work?
27.4% of District of Columbia's workers drive alone and 33.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | District of Columbia | District of Columbia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6%±0.6 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | −0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 27.4%±0.8 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 20.3%±0.7 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.5%±0.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.0%±0.8 pts | 33.0% | +26.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±0.4 | 30.0 min | −0.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are District of Columbia's census tracts?
District of Columbia is divided into 206 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,259 (Tract 98.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 50.01).
All 206 census tracts of District of Columbia, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does District of Columbia compare with District of Columbia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 1 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 1 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 1 |
| Median household income | 1st of 1 |
| Median home value | 1st of 1 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 1 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 1 |
| Median age | 1st of 1 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for District of Columbia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.