Washington city, District of Columbia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Washington city is a major urban center located in District of Columbia, within District of Columbia. The total population is 672,079. It ranks as the 1st most populous out of 1 cities and towns in District of Columbia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington city is 34.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 34.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington city is $106,287. This is about average than the state median of $106,287. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% higher. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 14.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. The median home value is $724,600. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $724,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.6%.

Education

63.6% 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 average than the state rate of 63.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%. Notably, 37.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Washington city, District of Columbia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against District of Columbia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1 Census-designated places in District of Columbia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.