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): 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.
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 305,109 (44.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 38,857 (5.69% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of District of Columbia
By ethnicity, 76,982 (11.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 606,172 (88.73% 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 299,716 (49.44% of the total 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 | 250,396 | 41.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 299,716 | 49.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,003 | 0.17% |
| Asian alone | 27,522 | 4.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 297 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 3,606 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23,632 | 3.90% |
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 54,495 (70.79% of the total 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 | 13,102 | 17.02% |
| Puerto Rican | 6,203 | 8.06% |
| Cuban | 3,182 | 4.13% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 54,495 | 70.79% |