2025 Demographics
Summary Data for City: District of Columbia
Population
Population
City: District of Columbia
685,183
Persons
Percent Population Change: 2020 to 2025
City: District of Columbia
-0.63%
Race
| Population by Race | City: District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Persons | % of Population | |
| White | 270,073 | 39.42% |
| Black/African American | 273,444 | 39.91% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 3,447 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 35,266 | 5.15% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 440 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 40,053 | 5.85% |
| 2+ Races | 62,460 | 9.12% |
Ethnicity
| Population by Ethnicity | City: District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Persons | % of Population | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 84,253 | 12.30% |
| Non-Hispanic/Latino | 600,930 | 87.70% |
Age
| Population by Age Group | City: District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Persons | % of Population | |
| 0-4 | 34,051 | 4.97% |
| 5-9 | 35,866 | 5.23% |
| 10-14 | 32,152 | 4.69% |
| 15-17 | 17,208 | 2.51% |
| 18-20 | 30,437 | 4.44% |
| 21-24 | 31,720 | 4.63% |
| 25-34 | 153,844 | 22.45% |
| 35-44 | 112,176 | 16.37% |
| 45-54 | 75,736 | 11.05% |
| 55-64 | 65,661 | 9.58% |
| 65-74 | 55,040 | 8.03% |
| 75-84 | 30,720 | 4.48% |
| 85+ | 10,572 | 1.54% |
Sex
Households/Income
Households
City: District of Columbia
313,166
Households
Families
City: District of Columbia
130,932
Families
Average Household Size
City: District of Columbia
2.07
Persons
Households With Own Children
City: District of Columbia
50,322
Households
(5.36% of Households)
(5.36% of Households)
| Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity | City: District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Value | |
| All | $106,049 |
| White | $163,493 |
| Black/African American | $60,342 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | $58,185 |
| Asian | $122,678 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | $64,167 |
| Some Other Race | $69,079 |
| 2+ Races | $112,040 |
| Hispanic/Latino | $99,640 |
| Non-Hispanic/Latino | $106,773 |
Families Below Poverty
City: District of Columbia
12,283
Families
(9.38% of Families)
(9.38% of Families)
Families Below Poverty with Children
City: District of Columbia
8,243
Families
(6.30% of Families)
(6.30% of Families)
Housing
Housing Units
City: District of Columbia
356,448
Housing units
Owner-Occupied Housing Units Average Value
City: District of Columbia
$917,721
Education
| Population 25+ by Educational Attainment | City: District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Persons | % of Population Age 25+ | |
| Less than 9th Grade | 12,739 | 2.53% |
| Some High School, No Diploma | 21,435 | 4.26% |
| High School Grad | 71,028 | 14.10% |
| Some College, No Degree | 59,506 | 11.81% |
| Associate Degree | 16,702 | 3.32% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 131,448 | 26.09% |
| Master's Degree | 117,724 | 23.37% |
| Professional Degree | 48,704 | 9.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 24,463 | 4.86% |
Employment
Population 16+: Unemployed
City: District of Columbia
5.80%
Demographics information provided by Claritas, updated May 2025, under these terms of use.