How many county-equivalent areas are in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has 1 county-equivalent area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the largest city in District of Columbia?

Washington is the largest city in District of Columbia, with a population of about 681,294.

What is the population of District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has about 681,294 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How many ZIP codes are in District of Columbia?

There are 57 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in District of Columbia.

District of Columbia (DC): Counties, Cities

Population

681,294

Land area

61sq mi

People per sq mi

11,146

Cities and towns

1

District of Columbia at a glance

The median household income is $109,870, 36% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $737,100 (about 2.2 times the U.S. figure) and median rent is $1,954 a month.

Local data for District of Columbia

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

District of Columbia, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,870

Poverty rate

15.4%

Median home value

$737,100

Prices +1.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,954/mo

Homeownership

41.5%

Bachelor's or higher

64.2%

Median age

34.9

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (55,299), German Americans (52,902), Italian Americans (31,565).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$128,901

741,646 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$111,185

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$45.57B

FY 2026, $66,090 per person

PPP loans

$3.3B

29,520 loans, 292,325 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$103M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans Campaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

District of Columbia, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

1

of 1 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

949

16 deaths

Flood insurance policies

1,443

$5.55M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

1

10 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 483 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in District of Columbia, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.7%

U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts

Diabetes

7.8%

U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Largest cities in District of Columbia

Name	Population	Land area (sq mi)
Washington	681,294	61.1

County-equivalent areas, cities and towns in District of Columbia

Population shown

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District of Columbia681,294

Frequently asked questions

How many county-equivalent areas are in District of Columbia?: District of Columbia has 1 county-equivalent area, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in District of Columbia?: Washington is the largest city in District of Columbia, with a population of about 681,294.
What is the population of District of Columbia?: District of Columbia has about 681,294 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in District of Columbia?: There are 57 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in District of Columbia.