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

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

6.33M

1.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.806% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.72%

1.86% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$111,252

4.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$453,100

3.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3.38M

1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had a population of 6.33M people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $111,252. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew from 6.25M to 6.33M, a 1.31% increase and its median household income grew from $106,415 to $111,252, a 4.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Other (Hispanic) (6.52%), and White (Hispanic) (5.91%).

None of the households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% 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 (15,422 degrees awarded in 2021), American Public University System (14,306 degrees), and University of Maryland-College Park (12,417 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was $453,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

Most people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.3 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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Population & Diversity

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is home to a population of 6.33M people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.9% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents were born outside of the country (1.45M people).

In 2021, there were 1.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.79M 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 659k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.5%

2021 Citizenship

89.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.5% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.79M ± 2.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.56M ± 4.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
659k ± 3.54k

16.2%

Hispanic Population

1.03M people

16.2% of the people in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are hispanic (1.03M people).

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

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
231,691 ± 19,440 people
India
162,098 ± 16,081 people
Mexico
98,713 ± 12,880 people

In 2021, 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 231,691 Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia residents, followed by India with 162,098 and Mexico with 98,713.

Foreign-Born Population

22.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.45M people

22.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.43M people

As of 2021, 22.9% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV residents (1.45M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was 22.8%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
141,025 ± 3,245
Vietnam
83,718 ± 1,754
Gulf War (1990s)
70,365 ± 2,232

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

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 (585,375 people), Public Administration (440,069 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (353,032 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($108,442), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,038), and Finance & Insurance ($91,689).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.38M

2021 Value

± 14,732

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 0.616%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 3.34M 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 (472,730 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (317,119 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (314,956 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.38M

2021 Value

± 14,732

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 0.616%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 3.34M 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 (585,375 people), Public Administration (440,069 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (353,032 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,797

Median earning men ± $529

$53,632

Median earning women ± $298

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($115,387), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,906), and Information ($96,551).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($102,774), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,524), and Information ($74,054).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

68,521
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
52,502
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
30,967
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$78.1M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$69.5M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$39.9M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $64.8B, followed by Electronics ($51.5B) and Motorized vehicles ($44.3B).

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.

$14.2B

2020 Value in District of Columbia

$24.4B

Projected 2050 Value in District of Columbia

71.8% growth

$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound District of Columbia trade was $14.2B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $24.4B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

Total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% 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
$40.8B
North Carolina
$34B
Ohio
$23.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and District of Columbia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $40.8B, followed by North Carolina with $34B and Ohio and $23.4B.

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%).

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 21 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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.

Senator Elections

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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia

Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia is currently represented by 21 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 2021, universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV awarded 112,627 degrees. The student population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 379,872 male students and 440,272 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are White (46,447 and 44.7%), followed by Black or African American (22,714 and 21.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13,483 and 13%), and Asian (10,421 and 10%).

The largest universities in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV by number of degrees awarded are University of Maryland Global Campus (15,422 and 13.7%), American Public University System (14,306 and 12.7%), and University of Maryland-College Park (12,417 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are General Business Administration & Management (12,208 and 10.8%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (7,281 and 6.46%), and General Studies (3,336 and 2.96%).

The median tuition costs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV are $27,115 for private four year colleges, and $7,344 and $16,500 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 820,144 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 820,144 students enrolled in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 309,840 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
4,419 degree-majors awarded
Information Science
2,464 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
2,270 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was General Business Administration & Management with 4,419 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maryland Global Campus
15,422 degrees awarded
American Public University System
14,306 degrees awarded
University of Maryland-College Park
12,417 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maryland Global Campus with 15,422 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 51,454 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, which is 0.841 times less than the 61,173 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 46,447 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22,714 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,115) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,994) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.861% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.45M), Some college (2.68M), and Bachelors Degree (2.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was $453,100 in 2021, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $436,600 to $453,100, a 3.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is 63.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have an average commute time of 34.3 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.

Median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $111,252. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $156,821, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $155,071 and $133,974.

Housing

Property

$453,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,308

$1.49M

Median Property Taxes

±$8,397

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.7%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.7% 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 63.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, 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 $156,821, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $155,071 and $133,974.

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

Household Income

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

$111,252

Median Household Income

± $555

2.33M

Number of Households

± 11,326

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.33M households in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV grew to $111,252 from the previous year's value of $106,415.

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.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.456 and income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.447 and income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (60.7%)
Worked At Home (15.4%)
Public Transit (10.1%)

In 2021, 60.7% of workers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.1%).

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.

Commute Time

34.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV have a longer commute time (34.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.32% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (480k out of 6.23M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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.

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.

Health

92.7% of the population of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 8.79% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.72% 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 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

1,118 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

1,270 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,270 patients per year. This represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1,278 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.29%

Uninsured

56.9%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

8.79%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.72%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV declined by 1.84% from 7.42% to 7.29%.

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.