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District Of Columbia
Population, Area, and Density
The population of District Of Columbia is 658,893 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. District Of Columbia is ranked number 50 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 88.6% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in District Of Columbia is 68.3 square miles. There state is 89.3% land and 10.7% water. The population density in District Of Columbia is 10,801.5 people per square mile (1st out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 658,893 people ÷ 61.0 sq mi
Population Density = 10,801.5 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 658,893 (50th out of 56) | 601,723 (51st out of 56) | 572,059 (51st out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 88.6% below avg | 89.2% below avg | 88.8% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 68.3 mi2 | 177 km2 | 43,738 acres | (56th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 61.0 mi2 | 158 km2 | 39,043 acres | (89.3%) |
| Water Area | 7.3 mi2 | 19 km2 | 4,695 acres | (10.7%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 10,801.5 (1st out of 56) | 9,864.3 (1st out of 56) | 9,378.0 (1st out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 2,383.9% above avg | 2,273.4% above avg | 2,254.9% above avg |