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Population of Washington, District of Columbia

StateDistrict of Columbia
Land Area (mi²)61.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)11,566.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.26% (8782)
Growth Since 20200.73% (5135)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country20th

The population of Washington, DC in 2022 is estimated to be 707,109. This is an increase of 1.26% (8782 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Washington by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Washington by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Washington by Age

Washington Population Pyramid 2022
Washington Median Age
34.1
Total
34
Male
34.2
Female
Washington Sex Ratio
47.46%
333,137
Male
52.54%
368,837
Female
Washington Age Dependency Ratio
17.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
25.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Washington Adults
575,926
Adults
(85,912 of whom are seniors) in Washington.

Population of Washington by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate