Chapter 1 describes the adult and child population of Washington, DC over time and neighborhood, as well as the public school student population. Some questions that this chapter helps answer are:
- How has Washington, DC's population changed over time?
- What are the citywide trends of public school enrollment?
- Where do public school students live and are there differences by special needs categories (English learner, at risk of academic failure, and special education)?
- How many children are enrolled in private school?
- What is the forecasted number of future school-age children?
Population
Total Population Trends: A historical overview of Washington, DC’s population from 1950 to 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau).
Adult and Youth Population Trends: Detailed breakdowns of population trends in Washington, DC by age group, including adults and children from 1990 to 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau).
Number of Births and Birth Rates: The number of births in Washington, DC from 1990 to 2024, including year-by-year changes and key inflection points. Birth counts by ward are also available from 2010 to 2024, highlighting geographic shifts in birth patterns (multiple sources).
Births to Kindergarten Enrollment Ratio: Explore how birth trends impact kindergarten enrollment in DC, with ratios, historical data, and interactively project kindergarten enrollment for future planning.
Race and Ethnicity of Adults and Children
Where Adults and Children Live
Public School Enrollment
Public School Enrollment over Time
Public School Enrollment by Grade Level
Public School Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity
Where Public School Students Live
Where Public School Students Miss School
Public School Students by Race/Ethnicity and Geography
Public School Students by Special Needs Categories
Where Students Receiving Special Education Services Live
Where Students At Risk of Academic Failure Live
Where English Learner Public School Students Live
Private School Enrollment
Population Forecasts
Forecasted Total Population Growth
Forecasted Youth Population Growth
Forecasted Youth Population Growth by Neighborhood Cluster
Population and Students - Sources and Methodology