Population By Race and Ethnicity in District Of Columbia in 2021
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the 669,037 population of District Of Columbia comprised of 76,240 people who identified as Hispanic (11.40%), and 592,797 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (88.61%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 306,930 (45.88%). Black or African American Alone population was the second largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 305,758 (45.70%). Asian Alone population was the third largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 30,482 (4.56%).
Ethnicity: The Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 294,856 (44.07%). White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 250,100 (37.38%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 56,830 (8.49%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in District Of Columbia.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 305,758 | 45.70% |
| White Alone | 306,930 | 45.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 4,230 | 0.63% |
| Asian Alone | 30,482 | 4.56% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 1,061 | 0.16% |
| Two Or More Races | 20,576 | 3.08% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 10,902 | 1.63% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 56,830 | 8.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 2,874 | 0.43% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 1,041 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 733 | 0.11% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 3,860 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 294,856 | 44.07% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 250,100 | 37.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 1,356 | 0.20% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 29,441 | 4.40% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 328 | 0.05% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 16,716 | 2.50% |
