Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
Metro AreaPopulation: 6,263,796 (2023 estimate)
Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.
Trends 2017–2023
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area
- What is the median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area?
- The median household income in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area is $123,896 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area?
- The poverty rate in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area?
- $553,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area?
- The median gross rent in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area is $1,975 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area residents have a college degree?
- 53.8% of adults in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,263,796
Median Income
$123,896
Median Home Value
$553,000
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,145 (+19.4%)
Home Value:
+$129,000 (+30.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.2 pp (+3.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+5.7%)
Unemployment:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,263,796
Median Age
37.0
Female
50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 41.8%
Black 24.9%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Other 8.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
2.9%
Chinese
1.8%
Korean
1.3%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Filipino
1.0%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$123,896
±$689
Per Capita Income
$160,142
Median Family Income
$150,343
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Child Poverty Rate
7.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
5.9%
$50–75k
11.0%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
18.9%
$150–200k
13.8%
$200k+
27.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,483,270
Owner-Occupied
63.5%
Renter-Occupied
36.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Median Home Value
$553,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,975
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
0.8%
$100–200k
0.9%
$200–300k
8.4%
$300–500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
42.5%
$1M+
13.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.7%
$500–1k
4.7%
$1–1.5k
14.3%
$1.5–2k
28.7%
$2–2.5k
23.5%
$2.5–3.5k
12.3%
$3.5k+
12.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3+
20.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
44.5%
Single-fam. att.
19.6%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
18.5%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
13.0%
2000–2009
14.1%
2010+
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
53.8%
Graduate Degree
26.8%
Some College / Associate
14.6%
Less Than High School
4.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Work from Home
22.6%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
23.4%
Private For-Profit
71.2%
Industry
Prof. Services
22.4%
Edu/Health
19.4%
Public Admin
13.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Retail
7.5%
Construction
6.6%
Finance
6.1%
Transportation
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale
1.1%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
56.9%
Sales
15.6%
Food Prep
14.5%
Production
6.5%
Construction
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.0 min
Drove Alone
56.4%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
7.9%
Work from Home
22.6%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,350,158
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
8.3%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 22.9%
Working age (18–64): 77.1%
65 and over: 13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
24.0%
Naturalized Citizen
55.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
11.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
40.2%
Asia
35.2%
Africa
16.0%
Europe
7.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
9.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.1%
Has a Computer
97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023