Washington, DC Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 681,177 | 681,165 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9966.0 | 9966.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 33.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 321,276 | 321,269 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Washington has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,225 | $107,226 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.61% | 5.61% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $637,927 | $637,937 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.1% | 41.1% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 08:30 AM – 08:59 AM .
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.6 | 30.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 29.4% | 29.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Washington has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.9% | 58.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.99 | 1.99 | 2.54 |
Health
Washington has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Washington | District of Columbia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 76.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 12.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.1% | 14.1% | 19.0% |