District of Columbia Demographics
District of Columbia is the 50th most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 689,545 residents across 61 square miles. That is about 11,281 people per square mile. 100% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 689,545 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61 sq mi |
| Density | 11,281 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 100% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How District of Columbia compares to the US
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Central Location: District of Columbia
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Counties in District of Columbia
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 689,482 | 61.1 | 11,280 |
Largest cities in District of Columbia
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 689,482 | 61.1 | 11,280 |
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