District of Columbia population by race
The table below shows District of Columbia's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265,633 | 39.61% |
| Black or African American | 297,101 | 44.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,209 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 27,067 | 4.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 420 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 30,879 | 4.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 47,278 | 7.05% |
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District of Columbia population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; District of Columbia has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that District of Columbia's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of District of Columbia population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.61% are white, 44.30% are Black or African American, 0.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.04% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.60% are some other race and 7.05% are multiracial.
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District of Columbia population by race.
The largest racial group in District of Columbia is Black or African American with a population of 297,101 (44.30% of the total population).
District of Columbia 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in District of Columbia is Black or African American with a population of 297,101 (44.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 47,278 (7.05% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of District of Columbia
By ethnicity, 77,168 (11.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 593,419 (88.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in District of Columbia, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 291,880 (49.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
District of Columbia Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of District of Columbia's Non-Hispanic population.
District of Columbia Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 243,730 | 41.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 291,880 | 49.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 829 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 26,512 | 4.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 356 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 3,720 | 0.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26,392 | 4.45% |
Among the Hispanic population in District of Columbia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 54,696 (70.88% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
District of Columbia Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of District of Columbia's Hispanic population.
District of Columbia Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,202 | 17.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 6,020 | 7.80% |
| Cuban | 3,250 | 4.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 54,696 | 70.88% |
Things to know
What percentage of District of Columbia is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.51% of District of Columbia population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in District of Columbia, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 54,696 (70.88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does District of Columbia have?
District of Columbia has 297,101 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in District of Columbia is Black.
What is the largest minority group in District of Columbia?
With 88.49% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in District of Columbia.
That being said, with a 39.61% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in District of Columbia.
What is the majority race in District of Columbia?
With a population of 297,101 (44.30% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in District of Columbia.
Whites are second largest race in District of Columbia, with 39.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
