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Washington, DC

Population
672,079
Median home
$724,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
243
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Washington

With about 672,079 residents, Washington is one of District of Columbia's notable places. The median age is 34.9 and the median household income is $106,287. Homes carry a median value of $724,600, and about 41% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (42.5%). Around 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
672,079
Median age
34.9
Median household income
$106,287
Per-capita income
$75,253
Poverty rate
14.5%
High-school grad or higher
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
30.3 min
Work from home
29.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black42.5%
Asian4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts71.1%
Sales & office12.2%
Service11.4%
Production, transportation & material moving3.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$724,600
Median gross rent
$1,900/mo
Owner-occupied
41.1%
Median year built
1957
Households
321,556
Avg. household size
1.99

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Washington has 243 public schools — 145 elementary, 43 middle, 41 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 70 schools
Reading35%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Anacostia HSHighGrades 9–12
Ballou HSHighGrades 9–12
Ballou STAY HSHighGrades 9–12
Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC)HighGrades 9–12
BASIS DC PCSHighGrades 5–12charter
Benjamin Banneker HSHighGrades 9–12
Capital City PCS - HSHighGrades 9–12charter
Cardozo Education CampusHighGrades 6–12
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public PolicyHighGrades 6–12charter
Columbia Heights Education CampusHighGrades 6–12
Coolidge HSHighGrades 9–12
District of Columbia International SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Duke Ellington School of the ArtsHighGrades 9–12
Dunbar HSHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime173% above national
Washington1,053
District of Columbia1,157
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime113% above national
Washington4,167
District of Columbia4,336
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Washington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Washington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · District of Columbia County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
HailRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Washington is in District of Columbia County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Map of Washington
Washington, DC
Historic places

553 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 63 National Historic Landmarks.

City HallGeneral Post OfficeNational Portrait GallerySmithsonian BuildingWoodson, Carter G., HouseAmerican National Red CrossCarnegie Endowment for International PeacePension Building
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Registered sex offenders in Washington, DC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Washington, District of Columbia.

Ellis Johnson, 66
Washington · Johnston County · 20032
AKA Ellis R Johnson, Ellis Roewood Johnson
Edward Cheeseman Roberts, 63
Washington · 20020
AKA Edward Cheesemon-Sr Roberts, Edward C Roberts
Eugene Edward Campbell, 68
Washington · 20002
AKA Eugene E Campbell, Edward Eugene Campbell
Edward Reginald Jackson, 76
Washington · 20032
AKA Edward R Jackson, Sampson Boozer
Edward Lee Thomas, 71
Washington · 20005
AKA Edward S Thomas, Edward L-Iii Thomas
Edward Ambler Smith, 45
Washington · 20018
AKA Solo, Edward Ambler Smith
Kenneth Odell Robinson, 70
Washington · 20032
AKA Kenneth Odel Robinson, Kenneth O Robinson
Kenneth Antonio Morgan, 45ABSCONDER
Washington · 20019
AKA Adam Devell Morgan, Kenneth Antonio Morgn
Kenneth Darnell Wilson, 56
Washington · District Of Columbia County · 20018
AKA Dk Walker
Kenneth Lamar Smith, 54
Washington · 20019
AKA Kenneth L Smith, Kenneth Smith
Ronald Joseph Wortham, 59
Washington · 20019
AKA Ronald Wortham, Davinci Wortham
Andrew Lawrence Williams, 33
Washington · 20017
AKA Andrew Williams, Andrew Lawerence William
Charlie Lee Young, 45
Washington · 20019
AKA Charlie Nmn Young, Topac Topac
Charles Dwayne Brown, 41
Washington · 20019
AKA Charles Brown
Joseph Edwards, 68
Washington · 20003
AKA Joseph Earl Lee, Joe Edwards
Joseph Charles Brown, 72
Washington · 20019
AKA Joseph C Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Washington — frequently asked

What is the population of Washington, District of Columbia?
Washington has a population of about 672,079, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $724,600, and the median gross rent is $1,900/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Washington safe? What is the crime rate?
Washington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,053 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Washington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates District of Columbia County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Washington?
Washington has 243 public schools (145 elementary, 43 middle, 41 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Washington?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Washington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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