State profile · DC
District of Columbia Cities
Population, income, home values and poverty for all 1 cities and towns profiled in District of Columbia, using Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Compare the places in one consistent table, inspect the state-level distribution, and download the underlying rows.
- 1
- Cities
- 672.1K
- Combined city pop.
- $106,287
- Avg median income
- 10.7%
- Avg poverty rate
Data updated August 2026
The headline finding
Washington is the largest of 1 tracked cities in District of Columbia, which ranks #4 of 52 nationally on avg median income.
- Washington
- largest tracked city (672,079 people)
- #4
- national rank, avg median income
- 1
- cities tracked in this state
Every figure here is read live from the same table rendered below.
How District of Columbia ranks nationally
Avg median income
$106,287
#4 of 52 · highest income
Avg home value
$724,600
#2 of 52 · highest values
Avg poverty rate
10.7%
#33 of 52 · lowest poverty
Tracked cities
1
#52 of 52 · most tracked cities
District of Columbia ranks #4 of 52 nationally on average median income and #33 of 52 on average poverty rate, derived live by comparing it against every other tracked state. Averages are computed only across the cities PlainCities tracks in each state, not full state populations.
How District of Columbia's home values compare nationally
Average tracked-city home value vs. all 52 US states/territories
$724,600 4th percentile more affordable than 4% of 52 US states
Show national distribution
Each bar is a $50K-wide band; taller bars hold more US states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023
Largest cities in District of Columbia
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 672,079 |
What to do with District of Columbia's city data
1 cities is a lot to browse, here's where to start.
- Washington is District of Columbia's largest tracked city by population, start there if you want the fullest picture of a major DC metro. Washington profile
- See how District of Columbia's cities stack up nationally, not just against each other. National rankings
City counts and averages on this page cover only the 1 places with sufficient Census ACS data, smaller towns below the reporting threshold are not included.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.
Compare beyond this state
Nationwide similar states
Other states closest to District of Columbia on two ACS statewide axes: tracked-city population sum and mean of city median household incomes. Link sets are deduped so each column is a distinct comparison path, not a claim that peers share a labor market or climate.
Similar statewide population
Nearest 50-state peers by ACS population of tracked cities. This state: 672,079.
Similar mean household income
Nearest peers by mean of city median household incomes. This state: $106,287. Population peers are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cities does PlainCities track in District of Columbia?
PlainCities profiles 1 cities and towns in District of Columbia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the largest city in District of Columbia?
Washington is the largest tracked city in District of Columbia, with a population of 672,079.
What is the average household income in District of Columbia?
Across the 1 tracked cities in District of Columbia, the average median household income is $106,287. Individual cities vary widely, with Washington reporting the highest median income at $106,287.
What is the average poverty rate in District of Columbia?
The average poverty rate across District of Columbia's tracked cities is 10.7%, based on Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.