District of Columbia Demographics
What is the population of District of Columbia?
There are 670,587 residents in District of Columbia, with a median age of 34.8. Of this, 47.84% are males and 52.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.42% of the resident pool in District of Columbia, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.72%. Additionally, 6.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 534,875 people in District of Columbia currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 670,587 | -1.8% |
| Male Population | 320,797 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 349,790 | -2.2% |
Male Population 47.84%
Female Population 52.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.8 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 566,090 | -1.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 58,460 | 0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 46,037 | -6.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.72%
Not Citizen 6.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,249 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 66,423 | -3.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 51,695 | -4.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 534,875 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.4%
Moved from Same County 10.03%
Moved from Different State 7.81%
Same House as Last Year 80.77%
What are the employment statistics in District of Columbia?
White-collar workers make up 94.37% of the working population in District of Columbia, while blue-collar employees account for 5.63%. There are also 28,664 entrepreneurs in District of Columbia (7.76% of the workforce); 174,379 workers employed in private companies (47.21%); and 93,594 people working in governmental institutions (25.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 348,594 | -1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 20,804 | -4.5% |
White Collar 94.37%
Blue Collar 5.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 28,664 | -4.2% |
| Private Companies | 174,379 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 93,594 | -0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 72,761 | -0.4% |
Self Employees 7.76%
Private Companies 47.21%
Governmental Workers 25.34%
Not for Profit Companies 19.7%
How many households are there in District of Columbia?
There are a total of 315,785 households in District of Columbia, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 41.31% of these District of Columbia households, while non-family units account for the remaining 58.69%. Additionally, 19.63% of households have children and 80.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 315,785 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 130,453 | -0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 185,332 | 3.6% |
Family Households 41.31%
Non-Family Households 58.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 61,992 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 253,793 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 19.63%
Households without Children 80.37%
What are the median and average incomes in District of Columbia?
The average annual household income in District of Columbia is $150,292, while the median household income sits at $101,722 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $118,096, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $109,293. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,160 and $67,122, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $150,292 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $101,722 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 544,609 | -0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in District of Columbia?
There are 350,372 housing units in District of Columbia, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1956. Of the 315,785 occupied housing units in District of Columbia, 41.44% are owner-occupied, while 58.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.74% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $705,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,004 per month in District of Columbia.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 350,372 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1956 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 112,999 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 38,618 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 42,168 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 36,217 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,044 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,937 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,327 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27,203 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 40,360 | 14.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,499 | 270.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 315,785 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 130,865 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $184,920 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 41.44%
Renter Occupied 58.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 99,112 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 31,753 | 2.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $705,200 | 10.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $704,400 | 11.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,004 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 75.74%
Without Mortgage 24.26%
What is the level of education in District of Columbia?
Approximately 20.85% of the population in District of Columbia holds a high school degree (that's 113,950 residents), while 14.65% have attained a college certificate (72,871 locals) and 25.85% have a bachelor's degree (141,256 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 15,140 | -7.4% |
| Some High School | 113,950 | -5.2% |
| Some College | 72,871 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 15,514 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 141,256 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 180,597 | 2.1% |
No High School 2.77%
Some High School 20.85%
Some College 14.65%
Associate Degree 2.84%
Bachelor's Degree 25.85%
Graduate Degree 33.04%
What is the marital status of District of Columbia residents?
A total of 310,234 people in District of Columbia have never been married (which represents 55.19% of the total population), while 184,749 of them are wedded (32.87%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 8,722 (1.55%) and 47,712 (8.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 310,234 | -3.0% |
| Married | 184,749 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 8,722 | -9.7% |
| Widowed | 19,433 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 47,712 | 47,712.0% |
Never Married 55.19%
Married 32.87%
Separated 1.55%
Widowed 3.46%
Divorced 8.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in District of Columbia?
The top three means of transportation people in District of Columbia use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 125,362 residents commute by car, 55,933 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 37,673 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 125,362 | -4.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 33,253 | -10.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 55,933 | N/A |
| Railroad | 745 | 75.7% |
| Ferryboat | 43 | 53.6% |
| Bicycle | 12,169 | -12.4% |
| Motorcycle | 476 | -1.9% |
| TaxiCab | 2,983 | -18.5% |
| Walk | 37,673 | -10.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.