District of Columbia Census Data (2020)
Key statewide indicators for District of Columbia from the 2020 Census: population, median age, median household income, education attainment, poverty & uninsured rates, and broadband access.
Updated: 2025-08-23
What is the total population of District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 0.7 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
Total Population
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in District of Columbia?
The median age in District of Columbia is 34.9 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
Median Age
Half of residents are younger, half older than this age.
What is the median household income in District of Columbia?
The median household income in District of Columbia is $106,287. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
Median Household Income
Midpoint of household income distribution (in dollars).
What share of adults in District of Columbia have a high school or bachelor’s degree?
In District of Columbia, 37.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Education Levels
Share of adults 25+ with at least a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, the poverty rate is 14.5% and the uninsured rate is 3.4%.
Poverty & Uninsured
Percent of people below the federal poverty line and the share without health insurance.
How many households in District of Columbia have broadband?
In District of Columbia, broadband access is 321,556 subscriptions. Number of broadband subscriptions reported.
Broadband
Number of broadband subscriptions reported.