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Washington

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
61.126

Washington is a city located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Washington has a 2026 population of 717,916. Washington is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 7.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 670,917 in 2020.

The median household income in Washington is $109,870 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in Washington is 34.9 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

717.9K
Total Population
11,745
Density (mi²)
7.8K 1.1%
Growth

Washington Population

Washington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026717,9167,8331.1%
2025710,0837,8331.12%
2024702,25014,9262.17%
2023687,32410,5991.57%
2022676,7257,4691.12%
2021669,256-1,661-0.25%
2020670,917-18,628-2.7%
2019708,2534,1060.58%
2018704,1477,0681.01%
2017697,0799,5031.38%
2016687,57610,5621.56%
2015677,01413,4112.02%
2014663,60312,0441.85%
2013651,55915,8222.49%
2012635,73715,4472.49%
2011620,29015,0082.48%
2010605,2823,5590.59%
2000572,059-34,841-5.74%
1990606,900-31,532-4.94%
1980638,432-118,236-15.63%
1970756,668-7,288-0.95%
1960763,956-38,222-4.76%
1950802,178139,08720.98%
1940663,091176,22236.19%
1930486,86949,29811.27%
1920437,571106,50232.17%
1910331,06952,35118.78%
1900278,71848,32620.98%
1890230,39283,09956.42%
1880147,29338,09434.88%
1870109,19948,07778.66%
186061,12221,12152.8%
185040,00116,63771.21%
184023,3644,53824.1%
183018,8265,57942.12%
182013,2475,03961.39%
18108,2084,998155.7%
18003,21000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 34.8 years

Washington Adults

There are 553,980 adults, (87,159 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 357,472 (52.5%)
Male: 323,822 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washington includes 42.13% Black or African American, 37.88% White, 5.58% other race, 4.37% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American286,99742.13%
White258,05037.88%
Two or more races65,6519.64%
Other race37,9845.58%
Asian29,7484.37%
Native American2,5280.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3360.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race33,2414.88%
Two or more races32,3784.75%
White9,6581.42%
Black or African American3,4950.51%
Native American1,8510.27%
Asian4540.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander750.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American283,50241.61%
White248,39236.46%
Two or more races33,2734.88%
Asian29,2944.3%
Other race4,7430.7%
Native American6770.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2610.04%

Washington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washington 's average per capita income is $91,950. Household income levels show a median of $109,870. The poverty rate stands at 15.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$242,981$298,849
Families$155,025$216,504
Households$109,870$162,297
Non Families$91,910$120,864

$91,950

Average Income

$109,870

Median Household Income

15.44%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)