District of Columbia, District of Columbia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

District of Columbia is located in District of Columbia with a total population of 681,294. It is the 1st most populous county out of 1 in District of Columbia.

Age Demographics

The median age in District of Columbia is 34.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 34.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in District of Columbia is $109,870. This is about the same as the state median of $109,870. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 15.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. The median home value is $737,100. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $737,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 41.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

District of Columbia is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.5%.

Education

64.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is about the same as the state rate of 64.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%. Notably, 38.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for District of Columbia come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against District of Columbia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.