Washington, DC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Washington?
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There are 683,154 residents in Washington, with a median age of 34.3. Of this, 47.65% are males and 52.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.26% of the resident pool in Washington, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.54%. Additionally, 7.2% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 543,400 people in Washington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 543,400 people in Washington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 683,154 | -2.7% |
| Male Population | 325,490 | -2.3% |
| Female Population | 357,664 | -3.0% |
Male population 47.65%
Female population 52.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.3 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 575,607 | -2.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 58,374 | -0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 49,173 | -4.0% |
Citizen US Born 84.26%
Citizen not US Born 8.54%
Not Citizen 7.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,241 | -8.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 68,557 | 2.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 53,897 | -4.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 543,400 | -2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.37%
Moved from Same County 10.16%
Moved from Different State 7.98%
Same House as Last Year 80.49%
What are the employment statistics in Washington?
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White-collar workers make up 94.17% of the working population in Washington, while blue-collar employees account for 5.83%. There are also 29,936 entrepreneurs in Washington (8% of the workforce); 176,565 workers employed in private companies (47.21%); and 94,397 people working in governmental institutions (25.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 352,183 | -1.5% |
| Blue Collar | 21,784 | -10.7% |
White Collar 94.17%
Blue Collar 5.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 29,936 | 2.5% |
| Private Companies | 176,565 | -3.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 94,397 | -0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 73,069 | -2.7% |
Self Employees 8%
Private Companies 47.21%
Governmental Workers 25.24%
Not for Profit Companies 19.54%
How many households are there in Washington?
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There are a total of 310,104 households in Washington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 42.31% of these Washington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 57.69%. Additionally, 20.02% of households have children and 79.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 310,104 | 7.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -9.6% |
| Family Households | 131,196 | 6.2% |
| Non-family Households | 178,908 | 8.6% |
Family Households 42.31%
Non-family Households 57.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 62,069 | 6.1% |
| Households without Children | 248,035 | 7.9% |
Households with Children 20.02%
Households without Children 79.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Washington?
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The average annual household income in Washington is $138,421, while the median household income sits at $93,547 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,135, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $97,226. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,853 and $64,232, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $138,421 | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $93,547 | 3.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 98,976 | -2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 544,813 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Washington?
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There are 344,306 housing units in Washington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 310,104 occupied housing units in Washington, 41.51% are owner-occupied, while 58.49% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $636,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,856 per month in Washington.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $636,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,856 per month in Washington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 344,306 | 7.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 113,235 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 37,350 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 41,643 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 38,349 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23,368 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16,104 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,832 | 4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27,352 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 35,399 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 674 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 310,104 | 7.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 128,720 | 5.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 181,384 | 9.5% |
Owner Occupied 41.51%
Renter Occupied 58.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 97,763 | 5.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 30,957 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $636,600 | 1.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $633,500 | 7.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,856 | 4.9% |
With Mortgage 75.95%
Without Mortgage 24.05%
What is the level of education in Washington?
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Approximately 21.54% of the population in Washington holds a high school degree (that's 120,195 residents), while 15.91% have attained a college certificate (74,761 locals) and 25.15% have a bachelor's degree (140,344 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,352 | -4.9% |
| Some High School | 120,195 | -9.4% |
| Some College | 74,761 | -4.0% |
| Associate Degree | 15,502 | -1.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 140,344 | -2.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 176,917 | 1.1% |
No High School 2.93%
Some High School 21.54%
Some College 15.91%
Associate Degree 2.78%
Bachelor's Degree 25.15%
Graduate Degree 31.7%
What is the marital status of Washington residents?
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A total of 319,866 people in Washington have never been married (which represents 55.76% of the total population), while 187,014 of them are wedded (32.6%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,660 (1.68%) and 46,979 (8.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 319,866 | -5.2% |
| Married | 187,014 | 2.1% |
| Separated | 9,660 | -11.8% |
| Widowed | 19,819 | -10.7% |
| Divorced | 46,979 | -4.0% |
Never Married 55.76%
Married 32.6%
Separated 1.68%
Widowed 3.45%
Divorced 8.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Washington?
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The top three means of transportation people in Washington use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 131,329 residents commute by car, 41,960 prefer going to work by walking and 37,212 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 131,329 | -6.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 37,212 | -16.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 839 | N/A |
| Railroad | 424 | -26.1% |
| Ferryboat | 28 | -20.0% |
| Bicycle | 13,885 | -13.3% |
| Motorcycle | 485 | -12.0% |
| TaxiCab | 3,659 | -5.7% |
| Walk | 41,960 | -11.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Washington by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 20001 | 45,551 | 22,974 | $126,290.00 | $153,731.00 |
| 20002 | 68,201 | 31,832 | $98,391.00 | $134,702.00 |
| 20003 | 34,535 | 15,993 | $141,280.00 | $175,248.00 |
| 20004 | 1,685 | 1,270 | $132,292.00 | $184,260.00 |
| 20005 | 13,444 | 8,802 | $98,755.00 | $147,577.00 |
| 20006 | 1,072 | 637 | $32,341.00 | $61,192.00 |
| 20007 | 24,311 | 11,668 | $134,908.00 | $229,167.00 |
| 20008 | 30,461 | 16,989 | $119,681.00 | $184,640.00 |
| 20009 | 51,288 | 28,382 | $120,493.00 | $166,357.00 |
| 20010 | 33,656 | 14,255 | $106,241.00 | $140,362.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
