Population By Race and Ethnicity in District Of Columbia in 2023
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the 678,972 population of District Of Columbia comprised of 81,458 people who identified as Hispanic (12.00%), and 597,514 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (88.00%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 316,428 (46.60%). Black or African American Alone population was the second largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 301,204 (44.36%). Asian Alone population was the third largest racial group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 33,358 (4.91%).
Ethnicity: The Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 289,767 (42.68%). White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 255,639 (37.65%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in District Of Columbia, with a population of 60,789 (8.95%).
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 | 301,204 | 44.36% |
| White Alone | 316,428 | 46.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 4,608 | 0.68% |
| Asian Alone | 33,358 | 4.91% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 1,217 | 0.18% |
| Two Or More Races | 22,157 | 3.26% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 11,437 | 1.68% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 60,789 | 8.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 3,222 | 0.48% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 1,152 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 832 | 0.12% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 4,026 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 289,767 | 42.68% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 255,639 | 37.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 1,386 | 0.20% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 32,206 | 4.74% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 385 | 0.06% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 18,131 | 2.67% |
