District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

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2019 Population

122,547

2.71% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

35.3

0.282% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

13.8%

0.333% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$92,705

4.2% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$622,300

5.08% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,618

3.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC had a population of 123k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $92,705. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew from 119,314 to 122,547, a 2.71% increase and its median household income grew from $88,969 to $92,705, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%). 11.4% of the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 95.6% of the residents in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Trinity Washington University (453 degrees awarded in 2019), Gallaudet University (382 degrees), and Bennett Career Institute (73 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $622,300, and the homeownership rate was 51.1%. Most people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 1 car per household.

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC borders District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (East) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, and New Carrollton & Hyattsville (Southeast) Cities PUMA, MD.

United States District of Columbia

COVID-19

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Diversity

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is home to a population of 123k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 19.3% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were born outside of the country (23.7k people).

In 2019, there were 1.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.1k people) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.97k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Spanish (6,172 speakers), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,286 speakers), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (824 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
60.1k ± 1.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
46.2k ± 1.23k
White (Hispanic)
4.97k ± 705

7.87%

Hispanic Population

9.64k people

7.87% of the people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are hispanic (9.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
6,172 speakers (5.43%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,286 speakers (1.13%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
824 speakers (0.726%)

11.4% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Spanish. 5.43% of the overall population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are native Spanish speakers. 1.13% speak French (Incl. Cajun) and 0.726% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

19.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

8.58%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2019, 19.3% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents (23.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 8.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 35.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
955 ± 756 people
Ethiopia
888 ± 729 people
Mexico
648 ± 623 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was El Salvador, the natal country of 955 District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents, followed by Ethiopia with 888 and Mexico with 648.

Citizenship

95.6%

2019 Citizenship

95.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.6% of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,566 ± 285
Vietnam
1,292 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
780 ± 188

District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is $92,705. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $141,660, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $116,899 and $105,355.

Males in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $85,617. The income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC employs 64.6k people. The largest industries in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Executive offices & legislative bodies (3,877 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,345 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,303 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($257,063), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($195,059), and Electronic shopping and mail-order houses ($165,158).

Wages

Median Household Income

$92,705

2019 value

± $3,271

4.2%

1 Year Growth

± 5.23%

Households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have a median annual income of $92,705, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $88,969 in 2018, which represents a 4.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$95,007

Average Male Salary in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

± $12,626

$85,617

Average Female Salary in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

± $10,413

In 2019, full-time male employees in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC made 1.11 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

White
$99,518 ± $11,357
Asian
$99,227 ± $52,049
Two or More Races
$91,965 ± $35,587

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC workers was White. These workers were paid 1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2019 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

0.423

2018 Wage GINI in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC

In 2019, the income inequality in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was District of Columbia (West) PUMA, DC with a value of $141,660, followed by District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, with respective values of $116,899 and $105,355.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC (16.2k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
12,416 ± 887
White
2,862 ± 409
Hispanic
1,337 ± 312

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.6k

2019 Value

3.39%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 3.39%, from 62.5k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Other managers (3,737 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (3,639 people), and Management analysts (2,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, by number of employees, are Other managers (3,737 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (3,639 people), and Management analysts (2,046 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has an unusually high number of residents working as Economists (39.7 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous social scientists, including survey researchers & sociologists (32.2 times), and Legal support workers, all other (18.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, by average salary, are Billing & posting clerks ($300,823), Private detectives & investigators ($179,574), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($162,579).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.6k

2019 Value

3.39%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew at a rate of 3.39%, from 62.5k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, are Executive offices & legislative bodies (3,877 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,345 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,303 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, though some of these residents may live in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, by number of employees, are Executive offices & legislative bodies (3,877 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (3,345 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,303 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has an unusually high number of Business, professional, political, & similar organizations (22.5 times higher than expected), Other information services, except libraries & archives, & internet publishing & broadcasting & web search portals (16.7 times), and Labor unions (9.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, by average salary, are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($257,063), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($195,059), and Electronic shopping and mail-order houses ($165,158).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from District of Columbia to other states, or from other states to District of Columbia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound District of Columbia product (by dollars) was Electronics with $2.15B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($1.94B) and Basic chemicals ($1.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$14.7B

2018 Value in District of Columbia

$14.1B

Projected 2045 Value in District of Columbia

4.12% decline

In 2018, total outbound District of Columbia trade was $14.7B. This is expected to decrease 4.12% to $14.1B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from District of Columbia to other states, or from other states to District of Columbia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Maryland
$1.86B
Virginia
$1.85B
North Carolina
$1.42B

In 2018, the top outbound District of Columbia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $1.86B, followed by Virginia with $1.85B and North Carolina and $1.42B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that District of Columbia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in District of Columbia went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 90.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (4.07%), followed by Other (2.51%). The most partisan county was District of Columbia, DC with 90.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

are the senators currently representing the state of . In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

is currently represented by 0 member in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC. Showing the available data for District of Columbia.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (90.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (4.07%)
Republican Party
Other (2.51%)
Other and Unavailable Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 90.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (4.07%), followed by Other (2.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for District of Columbia

90.5% for the Democratic Party

District of Columbia, DC

Most Partisan Counties in

90.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in was District of Columbia, DC with 90.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from

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N/AN/A
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are the senators currently representing .

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from

is currently represented by 0 member in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC awarded 941 degrees. The student population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is skewed towards women, with 888 male students and 2,681 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are Black or African American (369 and 40.8%), followed by White (276 and 30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (143 and 15.8%), and Unknown (71 and 7.85%).

The largest universities in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Washington University (453 and 48.1%), Gallaudet University (382 and 40.6%), and Bennett Career Institute (73 and 7.76%).

The most popular majors in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are General Business Administration & Management (80 and 8.5%), Social Psychology (58 and 6.16%), and Registered Nursing (44 and 4.68%).

The median tuition costs in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC are $20,366 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Psychology
58 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Social Psychology with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Trinity Washington University
453 degrees awarded
Gallaudet University
382 degrees awarded
Bennett Career Institute
73 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$20,366

Median Private

In 2019, the District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Washington University with 453 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

206

Degrees Awarded to Men

735

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC, which is 0.28 times less than the 735 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
369 degrees awarded
White
276 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was Black or African American students. These 369 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 276 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC was $622,300 in 2019, which is 2.59 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $592,200 to $622,300, a 5.08% increase. The homeownership rate in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is 51.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$622,300

2019 Median

± $8,571

$592,200

2018 Median

± $9,633

In 2019, the median property value in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew to to $622,300 from the previous year's value of $592,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,705

Median Household Income

± $3,271

48.1k

Number of Households

± 1,252

In 2019, the median household income of the 48.1k households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC grew to $92,705 from the previous year's value of $88,969.

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

51.1%

2019 Homeownership

51.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 51.1% of the housing units in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (35.6%)
Public Transit (34.9%)
Walked (8.94%)

In 2019, 35.6% of workers in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (34.9%) and those who walked to work (8.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

Health

96.1% of the population of District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 7.77% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in District of Columbia was $11,944 in 2014. This is a 4.17% increase from the previous year ($11,466).

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see 850 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.118% decrease from the previous year (851 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 813 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, District of Columbia has the highest prevalence of diabetes (8.1%). Additionally, District of Columbia has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (24%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

850 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in District of Columbia

Primary care physicians in District of Columbia see an average of 850 patients per year. This represents a 0.118% decrease from the previous year (851 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in District of Columbia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for District of Columbia.

$11,944

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in District of Columbia

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in District of Columbia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.17%, from $11,466 to $11,944.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.91%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

7.77%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC declined by 3.59% from 4.05% to 3.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.