The US Census provides population counts by race and ethnicity. The greatest number of adults living in Washington, DC are Black or African American, at approximately 227,000 residents per the 2022 estimate. The number of white adults has been increasing since 2000 and is now estimated at almost 223,000 as of the 2022 estimate. There were an estimated 57,000 Hispanic/Latino adults, which is an increase of approximately 23,000 people since 2000.
The greatest number of children in Washington, DC are Black (around 64,000). This group was estimated to have decreased by a little more than 22,000 children between 2000 and 2022. The number of Hispanic/Latino children is estimated to have increased by 10,600 children during this period, and white children increased by almost 16,000 children between 2000 and 2022.
Number of Adults and Children in the District by Race/Ethnicity, 2000-2022
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, 2000-2022
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.
