District of Columbia Poverty Rate
In District of Columbia, an estimated 85,676 of 642,853 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in District of Columbia?
The poverty rate in District of Columbia is 13.3%.
- How many people in District of Columbia live in poverty?
In District of Columbia, an estimated 85,676 of 642,853 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in District of Columbia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in District of Columbia is 5.56% higher than the US average. In District of Columbia, an estimated 13.3% of 642,853 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in District of Columbia
2023
17.1% of 126 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in District of Columbia
2023
13.2% of 38 thousand people
5 to 17 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in District of Columbia
2023
18.8% of 88 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in District of Columbia
2023
16.9% of 125 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in District of Columbia
2023
12.4% of 437 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in District of Columbia
2023
14.1% of 189 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in District of Columbia
2023
11.1% of 248 thousand people
60 years and over
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in District of Columbia
2023
20.5% of 118 thousand people
65 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in District of Columbia
2023
17.7% of 87 thousand people
White
4.4% Poverty Rate for White people in District of Columbia
2023
4.4% of 250 thousand people
Black or African American
26.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in District of Columbia
2023
26.1% of 269 thousand people
Asian
11.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in District of Columbia
2023
11.8% of 25 thousand people
Some other race
3.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in District of Columbia
2023
3.7% of 34 thousand people
Two or more races
7.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in District of Columbia
2023
7.8% of 70 thousand people
Hispanic
5.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in District of Columbia
2023
5.2% of 79 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
4.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in District of Columbia
2023
4.2% of 239 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in District of Columbia
2023
11.6% of 478 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in District of Columbia
2023
34.3% of 34 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
30.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in District of Columbia
2023
30.4% of 61 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
19.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in District of Columbia
2023
19.6% of 66 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in District of Columbia
2023
3.9% of 317 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in District of Columbia
2023
6.5% of 398 thousand people
Employed
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in District of Columbia
2023
4.2% of 376 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in District of Columbia
2023
3.3% of 181 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in District of Columbia
2023
4.9% of 195 thousand people
Unemployed
48.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in District of Columbia
2023
48.7% of 21 thousand people
Male
47.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in District of Columbia
2023
47.4% of 11 thousand people
Female
50.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in District of Columbia
2023
50.1% of 10 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia
2023
13.4% of 536 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in District of Columbia
2023
0.8% of 308 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in District of Columbia
2023
21.1% of 96 thousand people
Did not work
37.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in District of Columbia
2023
37.5% of 132 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in District of Columbia
2023
16.8% of 253 thousand people
Male
17.4% Poverty Rate for single men in District of Columbia
2023
17.4% of 120 thousand people
Female
16.3% Poverty Rate for single women in District of Columbia
2023
16.3% of 133 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in District of Columbia
2023
37% of 26 thousand people
25 to 34 years
6.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in District of Columbia
2023
6.8% of 91 thousand people
35 to 44 years
5.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in District of Columbia
2023
5.5% of 40 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in District of Columbia
2023
16.7% of 23 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in District of Columbia
2023
34.2% of 30 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in District of Columbia
2023
28.7% of 27 thousand people
75 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in District of Columbia
2023
17.9% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in District of Columbia
2023
0.8% of 154 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in District of Columbia
2023
28.4% of 45 thousand people
Did not work
53.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in District of Columbia
2023
53.4% of 53 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in District of Columbia
2023
13.3%
Top Cities in District of Columbia
Compare cities in District of Columbia
| City | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
District of Columbia Counties
Browse By County in District of Columbia
| County | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia, District of Columbia Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| District of Columbia, District of Columbia Poverty Rate | 13.3% |