District of Columbia Population by Year

In 2022, the population of District of Columbia was 671,803, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, District of Columbia's population was 668,791, a decline of 0.31% compared to a population of 670,868 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

District of Columbia population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of District of Columbia increased by 100,027. 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 -0.5%
2003 563,758 -6,157 -1.08%
2004 561,475 -2,283 -0.4%
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 670,868 -37,385 -5.28%
2021 668,791 -2,077 -0.31%
2022 671,803 3,012 0.45%
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District of Columbia population from 2000 to 2022

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 65,586 (10.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows District of Columbia's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
District of Columbia's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 671,803. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, District of Columbia's population peaked in year 2019 at 708,253.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, 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 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of District of Columbia grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, District of Columbia had an average annual population growth rate of 0.80% per year. Overall the population grew 17.49% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows District of Columbia's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
District of Columbia's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.80% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 935. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, District of Columbia's population grew the most with an increase of 28,055 (4.86%).

While from 2019 and 2020, District of Columbia's population declined the most with a negative growth of 37,385 (-5.28%).

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 935 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 2,077 (0.31%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 3,012 (0.45%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of District of Columbia changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of District of Columbia increased by 20,244 (3.11%). The population was highest at 708,253 in the year 2019 and lowest at 651,559 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.58%.

References

Datasets

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2023
District of Columbia Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the District of Columbia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of District of Columbia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of District of Columbia was 671,803, a 0.45% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, District of Columbia population was 668,791, a decline of 0.31% compared to a population of 670,868 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of District of Columbia increased by 100,027. 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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

District of Columbia population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the District of Columbia is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in District of Columbia population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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