What is the population of Washington, District of Columbia?

Washington has a population of approximately 702,250 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Washington, District of Columbia located?

Washington is located in District of Columbia, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.9042°, -77.0165°.

What is the median household income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington is approximately $109,707 based on the most recent open data.

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Washington

Total population

702,250

Median home value

$733,400

65.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$109,707

Washington$110k

National$74k

Air quality index

62Moderate

Elevation24 m

Weather68°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

Coordinates38.90°, -77.02°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Flood Watch · Severe
Flood Watch issued June 27 at 4:14PM EDT until June 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

34.9

Median home value

$733,400

Housing units

368,700

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment

5.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

37.6%

Black

41.3%

Asian

Hispanic

12.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.9042

Longitude

-77.0165

Water area

7.22 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

Sunday

83°F

Patchy Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night

68°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

Monday

86°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Monday Night

67°F

Mostly Clear

Tuesday

91°F

Sunny

Forecast for Washington, DC from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

20.4

PM10 (µg/m³)

21.8

Ozone (µg/m³)

128

NO₂ (µg/m³)

7.4

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.6%

Diabetes

8.9%

Adult obesity

25.4%

Binge drinking

22.6%

Adult smoking

10.1%

No leisure activity

16%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

4,582,030

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
182,498
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
159,907
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
143,902
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
133,690
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
133,451
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
120,120
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
119,231
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
117,382

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

241

Elementary

145

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Jackson-Reed HS
High · Washington · 2,153 students · 17:1 ratio
District of Columbia International School
High · Washington · 1,590 students · 10.8:1 ratio
Columbia Heights Education Campus
High · Washington · 1,567 students · 11.4:1 ratio
Deal MS
Middle · Washington · 1,391 students · 12.6:1 ratio
Coolidge HS
High · Washington · 1,015 students · 17.5:1 ratio
Roosevelt HS
High · Washington · 913 students · 11.1:1 ratio
Lafayette ES
Elementary · Washington · 892 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Dunbar HS
High · Washington · 868 students · 14.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

First Tabernacle - Washington, D.C.

Yale Steam Laundry

Yale Steam Laundry Condominium

Yale Steam Laundry - facade

Yale Steam Laundry Condominium - entrance sign

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2016-10-02 08 22 27 View south along Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) just south of U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) in Washington, D.C.

2016-10-04 11 51 03 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate and east along U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) just southwest of Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) in Washington, D.C.

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2019-08-20 11 33 37 View north along U.S. Route 1 Alternate and east along U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue) just southwest of Interstate 395 (Center Leg Freeway) in Washington, D.C.

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Geo-tagged photos from Wikimedia Commons (CC-licensed; click any photo for license details).