District of Columbia, District of Columbia
DC · FIPS 11001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 681,294 | — | #99 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $109,870 | +46.2% | #101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.9 years | -10.3% | #2,973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $737,100 | +161.5% | #41 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,954 | +68.0% | #57 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.5% | #2,029 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
District of Columbia has a population of 681,294, making it the #99 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in District of Columbia is $109,870, ranking #101 out of 3,222 counties — 46.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in District of Columbia is $737,100 (+161.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,954/mo and the homeownership rate is 41.5%.
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96.4% of residents in District of Columbia have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About District of Columbia, District of Columbia
District of Columbia, District of Columbia has a total population of 681,294, making it the 99th most populous county in the United States. The median age in District of Columbia is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in District of Columbia is $109,870, which ranks #101 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in District of Columbia is $737,100, 161.5% above the national median. Renters in District of Columbia pay a median gross rent of $1,954 per month. The homeownership rate is 41.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In District of Columbia, 64.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.0 min.
District of Columbia is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 41.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%).
All data for District of Columbia, District of Columbia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.