Which has more people, District of Columbia or Washington?

District of Columbia has a population of 695,980 (49th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).

How do District of Columbia and Washington compare on Median Household Income?

Median Household Income: District of Columbia $109,870 (1st of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. District of Columbia ranks better.

How do District of Columbia and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): District of Columbia 6.3% (51st of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.

Where does District of Columbia beat Washington most clearly?

District of Columbia ranks far ahead on Meth Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.34% vs 1.7%; Affordability Rank (Best States for Fishing): 2nd vs 48th; Depression Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 1,158 per 100k vs 1,940 per 100k.

Where does Washington beat District of Columbia most clearly?

Washington ranks far ahead on Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 50th; Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.5% vs 33.1%; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 30.9.

District of Columbia vs Washington

Washington comes out ahead of District of Columbia on 242 of 417 statistics where one end is better, to 169 with 6 ties. District of Columbia leads on Travel and Environment. Washington leads on Culture, Infrastructure & Energy and Sports and 8 more categories.

417 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

District of Columbia

Wins: 169
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 2

Washington

Wins: 242
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all US states.

Statistic	District of Columbia	Washington
Population	695,980 49th of 51	8,074,082 13th of 51
Median Household IncomeHousing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$109,870 1st of 51	$98,141 8th of 51
Unemployment Rate (%)Unemployment Rate by State (BLS)	6.3% 51st of 51	4.7% tied 43rd of 51
Poverty Rate (%)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	15.4% 44th of 51	9.9% 8th of 51
Price Level (All Items)Cost of Living by State (Regional Price Parities)	109.9 49th of 51	107.0 46th of 51
Real Personal Income per Person (2017 Dollars)Real Personal Income by State	$81,872 1st of 51	$64,421 10th of 51
Average Annual Wage, All JobsAverage Wage by State (BLS)	$111,010 1st of 51	$83,330 3rd of 51
Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)Housing, Income and Commutes by State (Census)	$1,954 49th of 51	$1,760 46th of 51
Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)Crime Rates by State (FBI)	803.0 51st of 51	283.9 25th of 51

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

CultureWashington · 19 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyWashington · 8 statistics
SportsWashington · 6 statistics
EducationWashington · 29 statistics
TravelDistrict of Columbia · 5 statistics
Crime & SafetyWashington · 26 statistics
Tech & BusinessWashington · 28 statistics
Facts & TriviaWashington · 8 statistics
HealthWashington · 140 statistics
EconomicsWashington · 194 statistics
EnvironmentDistrict of Columbia · 16 statistics
LawWashington · 31 statistics
Politics & GovernmentWashington · 49 statistics
PopulationEven · 60 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 26 US states.

Statistic	District of Columbia	Washington
Health Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	50th 50th of 51	1st 1st of 51
Binged Alcohol Past MonthDrug Use by State	33.1% 51st of 51	20.5% 3rd of 51
Overall Racial Integration ScoreLeast Racist States	30.9 51st of 51	71.11 4th of 51
Prescription Drugs and Other Medical Products Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$1,956 51st of 51	$792 4th of 51
Meth Use Past MonthDrug Use by State	0.34% 1st of 51	1.7% 47th of 51
Affordability RankBest States for Fishing	2nd 2nd of 51	48th 48th of 51
Depression Rate Ages 0-14Mental Health Statistics by State	1,158 per 100k 5th of 51	1,940 per 100k 50th of 51
Average Student Loan DebtDebt by State	$12,650 51st of 51	$4,250 7th of 51
Chronically HomelessHomeless Population by State	224 6th of 51	11,986 50th of 51
% of Bird Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States	0.8% 4th of 51	3% 47th of 51
Employment and Wealth Racial Integration RankLeast Racist States	51st 51st of 51	8th 8th of 51
Mental Health Substance Abuse - HourlySocial Worker Salary by State	$37.31 47th of 50	$20.73 5th of 50
Mental Health Substance Abuse - YearlySocial Worker Salary by State	$77,600 47th of 50	$43,130 5th of 50
Estimated Min PriceRadio Ad Prices by State	$396 51st of 51	$22.00 tied 8th of 51
Total Forest AreaLumber Production by State	14.6K acres 51st of 51	22.1M acres 9th of 51
% Of Population Below Poverty LevelPoverty Rate by State	16.5% tied 46th of 51	9.9% 5th of 51
Average Wind SpeedWindiest States in the U.S.	31.44 mph 1st of 51	15.03 mph 42nd of 51
Individual Income Tax RankBest State To Incorporate In	48th tied 48th of 51	8th 8th of 51
Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State	6% tied 7th of 47	9.51% 45th of 47
% of Pop. with Associates DegreeMost Educated U.S. States	2% 51st of 51	10.2% tied 10th of 51
Access RankBest States for Fishing	51st 51st of 51	12th 12th of 51
Anxiety RateMental Health Statistics by State	7,720 per 100k 46th of 51	7,313 per 100k 7th of 51
DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State	$3,882 51st of 51	$111 12th of 51
Personal Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$14,381 51st of 51	$9,265 12th of 51
Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State	$531 48th of 51	$220 9th of 51
Avg Cost per MbpsInternet Costs by State	$1.72 48th of 51	$0.77 tied 9th of 51
Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State	$800 tied 48th of 51	$200 tied 10th of 51
Nurses per 1k PopulationNurse-Patient Ratios by State	17.59 1st of 51	8.34 tied 38th of 51
Income ScoreSingle Mom Friendly States	36.9 45th of 51	75.9 8th of 51
Excessive DrinkersHealthiest States	27.2% 50th of 50	16.0% 14th of 50

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Quick answers

Which is better, District of Columbia or Washington?: Washington comes out ahead of District of Columbia on 242 of 417 statistics where one end is better, to 169 with 6 ties. District of Columbia leads on Travel and Environment. Washington leads on Culture, Infrastructure & Energy and Sports and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, District of Columbia or Washington?: District of Columbia has a population of 695,980 (49th of 51 US states) and Washington has 8,074,082 (13th of 51).
How do District of Columbia and Washington compare on Median Household Income?: Median Household Income: District of Columbia $109,870 (1st of 51), Washington $98,141 (8th of 51) among US states. District of Columbia ranks better.
How do District of Columbia and Washington compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): District of Columbia 6.3% (51st of 51), Washington 4.7% (tied 43rd of 51) among US states. Washington ranks better.
Where does District of Columbia beat Washington most clearly?: District of Columbia ranks far ahead on Meth Use Past Month (Drug Use by State): 0.34% vs 1.7%; Affordability Rank (Best States for Fishing): 2nd vs 48th; Depression Rate Ages 0-14 (Mental Health Statistics by State): 1,158 per 100k vs 1,940 per 100k.
Where does Washington beat District of Columbia most clearly?: Washington ranks far ahead on Health Racial Integration Rank (Least Racist States): 1st vs 50th; Binged Alcohol Past Month (Drug Use by State): 20.5% vs 33.1%; Overall Racial Integration Score (Least Racist States): 71.11 vs 30.9.

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