District of Columbia Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 681,165 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9966.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 321,269 | 128,459,983 |
Population in District of Columbia grew by 14.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 671,474 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
District of Columbia has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,226 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.61% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in District of Columbia is about 37% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $637,937 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,900 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in District of Columbia is about 28.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,900 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in District of Columbia spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,907 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 29.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,558 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,264 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
District of Columbia:
District of Columbia (30.6 min).
Slowest:
District of Columbia (30.6 min).
The average commute time in District of Columbia is 31 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
District of Columbia has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.99 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
District of Columbia:
District of Columbia (0.5).
Lowest:
District of Columbia (0.5).
Health
District of Columbia has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | District of Columbia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
District of Columbia:
District of Columbia (0.8).
Lowest:
District of Columbia (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about District of Columbia.
What is the population of District of Columbia?
The population of District of Columbia is 681,165, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of District of Columbia?
The population density of District of Columbia is 9966.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in District of Columbia?
The median household income in District of Columbia is $107,226, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in District of Columbia?
The median home price in District of Columbia is $637,937, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in District of Columbia?
The unemployment rate in District of Columbia is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.