Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

6.28M

0.471% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

37.4

0.809% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.8%

3.07% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$105,659

3.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$446,300

3.02% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

3.38M

0.431% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had a population of 6.28M people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $105,659. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew from 6.25M to 6.28M, a 0.471% increase and its median household income grew from $102,180 to $105,659, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.11%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.56%). 29.6% of the households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

89.1% of the residents in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are University of Maryland Global Campus (13,845 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Maryland-College Park (12,643 degrees), and American Public University System (12,273 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was $446,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%. Most people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 2 cars per household.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV borders Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, California-Lexington Park, MD, Cambridge, MD, Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, Easton, MD, Gettysburg, PA, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, Richmond, VA, and Winchester, VA-WV.

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United States District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Virginia

Diversity

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is home to a population of 6.28M people, from which 89.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 22.5% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents were born outside of the country (1.41M people).

In 2019, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.81M people) in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.56M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 646k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are Spanish (806,999 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (97,759 speakers), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (70,829 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.81M ± 4.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.56M ± 9.23k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
646k ± 7.75k

16.3%

Hispanic Population

1.02M people

16.3% of the people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are hispanic (1.02M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
806,999 speakers (13.7%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
97,759 speakers (1.66%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
70,829 speakers (1.2%)

29.6% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was Spanish. 13.7% of the overall population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are native Spanish speakers. 1.66% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 1.2% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

22.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.41M people

22.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.4M people

As of 2019, 22.5% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents (1.41M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 22.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 37.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
242,189 ± 19,790 people
India
168,558 ± 16,377 people
Mexico
104,877 ± 12,705 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia was El Salvador, the natal country of 242,189 Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia residents, followed by India with 168,558 and Mexico with 104,877.

Citizenship

89.1%

2019 Citizenship

89.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 89.1% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
135,305 ± 6,468
Vietnam
83,170 ± 3,957
Gulf War (1990s)
68,214 ± 3,506

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Economy

Median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $105,659. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $151,800, followed by Fairfax County, VA and Howard County, MD, with respective values of $128,374 and $121,618.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,323. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,109. The income inequality in Maryland is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV employs 3.38M people. The largest industries in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (573,938 people), Public Administration (415,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (351,942 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($101,649), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,230), and Finance & Insurance ($88,253).

Wages

Median Household Income

$105,659

2019 value

± $1,128

3.4%

1 Year Growth

± 1.27%

Households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have a median annual income of $105,659, 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 $102,180 in 2018, which represents a 3.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

$78,913

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,401

$59,323

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,060

$82,507

Average Male Salary in Maryland

± $1,722

$67,109

Average Female Salary in Maryland

± $1,315

$57,511

Average Male Salary in West Virginia

± $2,146

$43,820

Average Female Salary in West Virginia

± $1,848

In 2019, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.33 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.23 times more than female employees.

Full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in District of Columbia

White
$109,367 ± $5,430
Two or More Races
$93,279 ± $23,831
Asian
$92,849 ± $13,221

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maryland

Asian
$77,471 ± $4,418
White
$72,989 ± $1,494
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$68,482 ± $39,305

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$74,701 ± $3,428
American Indian
$65,566 ± $18,412
White
$64,927 ± $1,028

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of District of Columbia workers was White. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in District of Columbia.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maryland.

The highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

0.476

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.451

2018 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2019, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.752% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.459 and income inequality had a 0.518% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in West Virginia was 0.44 and income inequality had a 2.52% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $151,800, followed by Fairfax County, VA and Howard County, MD, with respective values of $128,374 and $121,618.

The following map shows all of the counties in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (475k out of 6.09M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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
187,161 ± 3,459
White
169,002 ± 3,218
Hispanic
106,815 ± 2,904

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.38M

2019 Value

± 31,297

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 3.37M employees to 3.38M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, are Management Occupations (455,585 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (310,305 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (284,187 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (455,585 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (310,305 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (284,187 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (2.49 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.45 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.22 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($132,242), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($101,282), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($101,215).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.38M

2019 Value

± 31,297

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 3.37M employees to 3.38M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (573,938 people), Public Administration (415,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (351,942 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, though some of these residents may live in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (573,938 people), Public Administration (415,685 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (351,942 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.75 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.22 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.36 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($101,649), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,230), and Finance & Insurance ($88,253).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Electronics ($52.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

$12.2B

2020 Value in District of Columbia

$24.4B

Projected 2050 Value in District of Columbia

99.7% growth

$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound District of Columbia trade was $12.2B. This is expected to increase 99.7% to $24.4B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

Total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$37.7B
North Carolina
$32.3B
New York
$22.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $37.7B, followed by North Carolina with $32.3B and New York and $22.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.31%). The most partisan county was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia is currently represented by 22 members 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Showing the available data for Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.31%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Maryland

55.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia

Prince George's County, MD
89.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Grant County, WV
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

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 Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia

Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia is currently represented by 22 members 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 members for Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV awarded 106,827 degrees. The student population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is skewed towards women, with 195,283 male students and 227,415 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are White (44,911 and 46%), followed by Black or African American (21,192 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12,205 and 12.5%), and Asian (9,437 and 9.66%).

The largest universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV by number of degrees awarded are University of Maryland Global Campus (13,845 and 13%), University of Maryland-College Park (12,643 and 11.8%), and American Public University System (12,273 and 11.5%).

The most popular majors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are General Business Administration & Management (11,657 and 10.9%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,584 and 6.16%), and Information Science (3,018 and 2.83%).

The median tuition costs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are $26,464 for private four year colleges, and $7,200 and $16,338 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
3,991 degree-majorss awarded
Information Science
2,147 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
2,056 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was General Business Administration & Management with 3,991 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maryland Global Campus
13,845 degrees awarded
University of Maryland-College Park
12,643 degrees awarded
American Public University System
12,273 degrees awarded

$7,200

Median In-State Public

$26,464

Median Private

In 2020, the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maryland Global Campus with 13,845 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

49,085

Degrees Awarded to Men

57,742

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 49,085 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, which is 0.85 times less than the 57,742 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
44,911 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21,192 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12,205 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was White students. These 44,911 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 21,192 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was $446,300 in 2019, which is 1.86 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $433,200 to $446,300, a 3.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is 63.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$446,300

2019 Median

± $3,299

$433,200

2018 Median

± $3,041

In 2019, the median property value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew to to $446,300 from the previous year's value of $433,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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.

$105,659

Median Household Income

± $1,128

2.25M

Number of Households

± 23,262

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.25M households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew to $105,659 from the previous year's value of $102,180.

The following chart displays the households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

63.5%

2019 Homeownership

63.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 63.5% of the housing units in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 4.8% of the workforce in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (65.5%)
Public Transit (13.1%)
Carpooled (9.23%)

In 2019, 65.5% of workers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.23%).

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

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.5% of the population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Maryland see 1129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1,319 patients).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,141 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and 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 Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

Personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.53%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

8.93%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.71%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew by 0.145% from 7.52% to 7.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.