District of Columbia's estimated 2025 population is 695,018 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. District of Columbia is the 1st largest county in District of Columbia. The 2010 population was 605,282 and has seen a growth of 14.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of District of Columbia includes 43.26% Black or African American, 39.07% White, 4.81% other race, 4.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 290,772 | 43.26% |
| White | 262,549 | 39.07% |
| Two or more races | 56,533 | 8.41% |
| Other race | 32,338 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 27,465 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 2,044 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 378 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
District of Columbia's average per capita income is $88,766. Household income levels show a median of $106,287. The poverty rate stands at 14.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $231,824 | $286,887 |
| Families | $150,381 | $208,264 |
| Households | $106,287 | $157,604 |
| Non Families | $89,477 | $118,273 |
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