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The total population of Washington is estimated to be 670,587 with 320,797 males (47.84%) and 349,790 females (52.16%). There are 28,993 more females than males in Washington.
The median household income in Washington was $101,116 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,821(1.77%) from $102,937 in 2020. This income is 135.53% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Washington sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $116,817. Overall, the median household income for the city of Washington stands at $101,027.
In Washington, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $74,531 for males and $61,102 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $105,561 for males and $87,028 for females.
In Washington, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 6 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $149,358, while American Indian and Alaska Native households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $39,075.
The median age in Washington, DC is 34.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.03% were under the age of 15, 23.91% aged 15 to 29, 47.89% aged 30 to 64, 10.68% aged 65 to 84, and 1.50% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washington population: 40.46% are White, 44.66% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.10% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.76% are some other race and 5.69% are multiracial.