District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Population 2022
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia's estimated population is 718,355 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. District of Columbia County, District of Columbia is the largest county in District of Columbia. The 2010 Population was 605,226 and has seen a growth of 18.69% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 8,144 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 278,718 | 270,574 | 3322.37% |
| 1910 | 331,069 | 52,351 | 18.78% |
| 1920 | 437,571 | 106,502 | 32.17% |
| 1930 | 486,869 | 49,298 | 11.27% |
| 1940 | 663,091 | 176,222 | 36.19% |
| 1950 | 802,178 | 139,087 | 20.98% |
| 1960 | 763,956 | -38,222 | -4.76% |
| 1970 | 756,510 | -7,446 | -0.97% |
| 1980 | 638,333 | -118,177 | -15.62% |
| 1990 | 606,900 | -31,433 | -4.92% |
| 2010 | 605,226 | -1,674 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 619,800 | 14,574 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 634,924 | 15,124 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 650,581 | 15,657 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 662,328 | 11,747 | 1.81% |
| 2015 | 675,400 | 13,072 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 685,815 | 10,415 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 694,906 | 9,091 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 701,547 | 6,641 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 705,749 | 4,202 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 709,951 | 4,202 | 0.60% |
| 2021 | 714,153 | 4,202 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 718,355 | 4,202 | 0.59% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288,306 | 41.07% |
| Black or African American | 318,631 | 45.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,438 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 28,762 | 4.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 328 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 33,764 | 4.81% |
| Two or More Races | 29,745 | 4.24% |
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288,307 | 2.3 | 42.5 |
| Married | 75,305 | 3.14 | 66.6 |
| Male | 9,808 | 3.7 | 44 |
| Female | 38,383 | 4.12 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 164,811 | 1.41 | 33.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16,741 | 3.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24,070 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 83,347 | 16.60% |
| Some College | 63,270 | 12.60% |
| Associates Degree | 14,583 | 2.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126,808 | 25.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 173,167 | 34.50% |
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 201,853 | 200,725 | 185,597 |
| Asian | 21,973 | 20,928 | 18,335 |
| 2+ Races | 17,919 | 16,655 | 12,484 |
| Islander | 279 | 279 | 155 |
| Hispanic | 49,474 | 37,465 | 23,538 |
| Native American | 1,841 | 1,576 | 587 |
| Black | 218,109 | 191,407 | 63,453 |
| Other Race | 19,765 | 12,144 | 5,595 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 91.95%.
$68,622
Average Earnings
$73,842
Average Male
$64,094
Average Female
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Language by Age
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Language
82.80% of District of Columbia County, District of Columbia residents speak only English, while 17.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.06% of the population.
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,310 | 788 | 34.11% |
| Black | 307,255 | 74,491 | 24.24% |
| Asian | 26,284 | 3,593 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 74,502 | 9,003 | 12.08% |
| Multiple | 28,280 | 3,242 | 11.46% |
| White | 243,060 | 13,568 | 5.58% |
| Islander | 304 | 12 | 3.95% |
| Other | 4,952 | NaN% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
16.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia is Native, with 34.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.75%.
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Married by Age and Sex
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,603 | 4.20% |
| Black | 13,160 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 164 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 426 | 1.64% |
| Islander | 111 | 34.15% |
| Other Race | 200 | 0.89% |
| 2+ Races | 850 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,393 | 2.46% |
District of Columbia County, District of Columbia Veterans by Education
9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
36.76%
Born in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
86.58%
Native Born
13.42%
Foreign Born
7.30%
Non Citizen
6.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.58% of District of Columbia County, District of Columbia residents were born in the United States, with 36.76% having been born in District of Columbia. 7.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990