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Washington, Washington, D.C. - Basic Facts

The primary coordinate point for Washington is located at latitude 38.8951 and longitude -77.0364 in District of Columbia Neighborhood. The formal boundaries for the City of Washington encompass a land area of 61.14 sq. miles and a water area of 7.19 sq. miles. District of Columbia Neighborhood is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 23 feet.

The City of Washington has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "N" which identifies a NONFUNCTIONING LEGAL ENTITY.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Washington: Federal Capital, Federal City, Federal Town, Nations Capital, Ranatakariáhshne, Rome, Territory of Columbia, Washington City.

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Washington, DC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

POPULATION

Total Population 706,367 (100%)
Population in Households 665,685 (94.2%)
Population in Families 397,693 (56.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 40,682 ( 5.8%)
Population Density 11,556
Diversity Index2 73
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $104,140
Average Household Income $160,516
% of Income for Mortgage4 33%
Per Capita Income $73,384
Wealth Index5 129
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 364,443 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 132,866 (36.5%)
Renter Occupied HU 187,853 (51.5%)
Vacant Housing Units 43,724 (12.0%)
Median Home Value $659,443
Average Home Value $785,920
Housing Affordability Index3 76
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 320,719
Average Household Size 2.08
Family Households 131,387
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2020-2022 2022-2027
Population 1.08% -0.23%
Households 1.17% 0.24%
Families   0.22%
Median Household Income   3.48%
Per Capita Income   3.66%
Owner Occupied HU   0.67%

Washington, DC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Washington to the other 1 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Washington, D.C. by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 1 100th
Population Density # 1 100th
Median Household Income # 1 100th
Housing Affordability Index # 1 100th
Per Capita Income # 1 100th
Diversity Index # 1 100th

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