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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Among the 1 largest places in District of Columbia, Washington has the most residents (681,294). Click any column to sort; click a city for its guide.
Across the 1 places in District of Columbia that we cover, the median is 681,294 and the average 681,294; the figure runs from 681,294 (Washington) to 681,294 (Washington). That is a spread of 1.0 times between the two ends.
The first five are Washington. A high or low position is not good or bad on its own: size brings more employers and services but also longer commutes and more competition for housing. Use the Compare tab on each city page to see how two places differ across income, rent, commute and education, and check the county page for the local job market.
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | District of Columbia | 681,294 | $109,870 | $1,954 |
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Unincorporated places are census-designated places: they have no city government but are counted as communities. Figures describe the city itself.
Washington, with 681,294 (among the 1 largest places; ACS 2020–2024).
The 1 largest places in District of Columbia by population.