District of Columbia


Map of District of Columbia

District of Columbia

The nation’s capital and seat of federal government. Features historic landmarks, government agencies, and cultural institutions.

Capital: Washington

Population: 0.71 million

Electoral Votes: 3

Governor: ()

Largest City: Washington

State Website:

Next Election: November 3, 2026

U.S. SENATORS
Party
U.S. Senator

Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Eleanor Holmes Norton
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District Delegate
Washington

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union:

Minimum Wage: $18.00

Motto: “Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All)”

Nickname: The District of Columbia

Legislature: Council

Age & Gender

Average Age: 34 years

Male: 47.6%

Female: 52.4%

Economic Data

Average Income: $94,384

Income Rank: 2

Poverty Rate: 16.2%

Annual Budget: $18 billion

Largest Private Employer: MedStar Health

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $705,600

Average Rent: $1,719

Property Tax Rate: 0.85%

Home Owners: 42.5%

Renters: 57.5%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 91.1%

Some College: 23.6%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 33.2%

Education Ranking:

Health & Safety

Health Ranking:

Crime Rate: 999.8 per 100k

Population Density: 11517.6 per sq mi