The US Census provides population counts by race and ethnicity. The number of adults living in Washington, DC who are Black or African American (approximately 225,400) is now estimated to be roughly the same number of white adults (approximately 225,700). There were an estimated 59,000 Hispanic/Latino adults.
The greatest number of children in Washington, DC are Black (approximately 64,400). This group decreased by approximately 1,000 children between the last census count in 2020 and the 2023 estimate. The number of Hispanic/Latino children is estimated to have increased by 1,100 children during this period, and white children increased by approximately 500 between 2020 and 2023.
Number of Adults and Children in the District by Race/Ethnicity, 2000-2023
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, 2000-2023
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.
