Washington City Facts
| Area | 71.1 mi² |
| Population | 714,375 |
| Male Population | 338,014 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 376,361 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +52.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.5% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 33.7, Female: 34) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $97,789 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Washington City |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.90011, -77.01637 |
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Washington City Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 467,540 | 528,008 | 573,599 | 609,798 | 714,375 | 705,501 | 699,552 |
| Population Density | 6,576.6 / mi² | 7,427.2 / mi² | 8,068.5 / mi² | 8,577.7 / mi² | 10,048.7 / mi² | 9,923.9 / mi² | 9,840.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWashington City Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 24.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington City | +52.8% | +35.3% | +24.5% |
| Washington, D.C. | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Washington City Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington City | 33.9 yrs | 34 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| Washington, D.C. | 33.9 yrs | 34 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Washington City Population Density
Population Density: 10,049 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington City | 714,375 | 71.09 sq mi | 10,049 / mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 610,472 | 68.34 sq mi | 8,933 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Washington City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Washington City Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $90,309 | $98,519 | $114,534 | $127,242 | $122,928 | $87,239 | $89,809 | $97,789 |
| Total GDP | $57B | $61.4B | $71.7B | $80.4B | $82.6B | $64.8B | $70.1B | $76.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Washington City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington City | 10,684,857 tn | 14.96 tn | 150,298.2 tons/mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 9,259,229 tn | 15.17 tn | 135,487.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Washington City CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,684,857 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 150,298.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 84.2 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 52.6 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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