In the District, the estimated number of Black adults is now slightly lower than the estimated number of white adults, making up 38% of the adult population compared to white adults that consist of 40% of all adults. Hispanic/Latino adults represent 12% of the adult population.
Among children in the District, Black children are the largest group (48%) although the number and share have been declining, followed by white children (25% of the child population), and Hispanic/Latino children (17%). The pie charts below show how adult and child race/ethnicity proportions have changed over time.
Number of Adults and Children in the District by Race/Ethnicity, 2000-2025
Sources: US Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) Note: The Hispanic/Latino category can include individuals of any race. The other two racial categories do not include individuals who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The following displays the shares of adults and children by race and ethnicity over time. These pie charts reflect how the race/ethnicity of adults and children have become more diverse.
Share of Adults and Children by Race/Ethnicity, 2000-2025
Sources: US Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) Note: The Hispanic/Latino category can include individuals of any race. The other two racial categories do not include individuals who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
