District of Columbia population between 2000 and 2024
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of District of Columbia increased by 130,474. In this period, the peak population was 708,253 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 571,776 | - | - |
| 2001 | 572,766 | 990 | 0.17% |
| 2002 | 569,915 | -2,851 | -0.50% |
| 2003 | 563,758 | -6,157 | -1.08% |
| 2004 | 561,475 | -2,283 | -0.40% |
| 2005 | 559,302 | -2,173 | -0.39% |
| 2006 | 561,094 | 1,792 | 0.32% |
| 2007 | 563,169 | 2,075 | 0.37% |
| 2008 | 567,183 | 4,014 | 0.71% |
| 2009 | 577,227 | 10,044 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 605,282 | 28,055 | 4.86% |
| 2011 | 620,290 | 15,008 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 635,737 | 15,447 | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 651,559 | 15,822 | 2.49% |
| 2014 | 663,603 | 12,044 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 677,014 | 13,411 | 2.02% |
| 2016 | 687,576 | 10,562 | 1.56% |
| 2017 | 697,079 | 9,503 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 704,147 | 7,068 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 708,253 | 4,106 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 670,917 | -37,336 | -5.27% |
| 2021 | 669,256 | -1,661 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 676,725 | 7,469 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 687,324 | 10,599 | 1.57% |
| 2024 | 702,250 | 14,926 | 2.17% |
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District of Columbia population from 2000 to 2024
From 2000 to 2010, District of Columbia's population increased by 33,506 (5.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, District of Columbia's population increased by 65,635 (10.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.19% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2024, District of Columbia's population increased by 31,333 (4.67%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 2.57%.
FIGURE 1
District of Columbia's population from 2000 to 2024.
The estimated population at the end of 2024 was 702,250.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, District of Columbia's population peaked in year 2019 at 708,253.
Between the year 2000 and 2024, District of Columbia's population was lowest in year 2005 at 559,302.
District of Columbia annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2024, i.e. 24 annual cycles, the population of District of Columbia grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 6 years.
From 2000 to 2024, District of Columbia had an average annual population growth rate of 0.95% per year. Overall the population grew 22.82% between 2000 and 2024.
FIGURE 2
District of Columbia annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2024 was 0.95% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 District of Columbia population grew the most, with an increase of 28,055 people (a 4.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 District of Columbia population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 37,336 people (a 5.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is District of Columbia population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, District of Columbia's population increased by 25,525 between 2022 and 2024. The increase was 10,599 (increased) between 2022 and 2023; and increase of 14,926 (2.17%) between 2023 and 2024.
How has the population of District of Columbia changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2014 and 2024, population of District of Columbia increased by 38,647 (5.82%). The population was highest at 708,253 in the year 2019 and lowest at 669,256 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.59%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)
