13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington, District of Columbia

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington, District of Columbia

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Washington, District of Columbia compared

How does Washington, District of Columbia compare to other District of Columbia and National averages?

  • Washington, District of Columbia

    13.3%

  • District of Columbia

    13.3% (0% lower than Washington, District of Columbia)

  • National average

    12.2% (-8% lower than Washington, District of Columbia)

13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington, District of Columbia

Historical Timeline

13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington, District of Columbia historical data

  • 2021 - 15.7%

    The 2021 15.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 12.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 12.6% from 2021 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 13.3%

    The 2023 increase to 13.3% from 2022 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Washington, District of Columbia Poverty dataset.