Washington city, District of Columbia
Washington city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington city is a geographic entity located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 681,294. The land area covers 61.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 681,294 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs | ±0.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 324,491 | ±1,816 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 361,014 | ±148 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 324,491 | ±1,816 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36,523 | ±1,791 |
| Median Home Value | $737,100 | ±$10,625 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,954 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,870 | ±$1,937 |
| Per Capita Income | $77,348 | ±$1,050 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 101,008 | ±4,275 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 374,990 | ±3,015 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 702,250 (2024)
ID: 124214
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON DC 20004-3003
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Washington | PK-06 | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK-05 | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | 09-12 | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC | |
| Regular School Washington | PK | Washington, DC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL
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Childrens | City address association | 111 MICHIGAN AVE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20010 |
(202) 476-5000
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The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | 90 K Street North East, Washington, DC, 20002-0000 |
2022169700101
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NORTHWEST ONE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 155 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001 |
(202) 698-3320
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 900 23RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20037 |
(202) 716-4605
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Career Technical Institute
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, DC, 20005 |
2024674223100
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 901 G STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001 |
(202) 727-0321
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP
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Hospital | City address association | 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20060 |
(202) 745-6100
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University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1401 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005 |
2022742300
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SHAW (WATHA T. DANIEL) NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1630 7TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001 |
(202) 727-1288
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MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 3800 RESERVOIR RD, WASHINGTON, DC, 20007 |
(202) 784-3000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US, located 2.6 miles from Washington city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.7° | 27.8° | 36.2° | 3.03" | 4.7" |
| February | 47.8° | 29.5° | 38.6° | 2.77" | 2.3" |
| March | 55.9° | 36.5° | 46.2° | 3.96" | 1.4" |
| April | 67.6° | 46.4° | 57.0° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.9° | 56.6° | 66.7° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.4° | 66.1° | 75.7° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.8° | 70.9° | 80.3° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 68.8° | 78.6° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.7° | 61.5° | 71.6° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 49.0° | 59.4° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.4° | 38.9° | 48.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| December | 49.2° | 31.9° | 40.6° | 3.67" | 1.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Rainier city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Brentwood town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Colmar Manor town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Cottage City town | Town | 4.3 mi | — |
| North Brentwood town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1100150000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.