About Washington
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- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 11.75% |
| 10-17 | 8.24% |
| 18-29 | 21.97% |
| 30-39 | 16.63% |
| 40-49 | 14.28% |
| 50-64 | 14.88% |
| 65 & Over | 12.25% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 61.40 sq mi |
| Total Population | 549,678 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 87th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 34th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 6th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 100th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $44,362 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $74,310 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 58th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 54th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 78th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 66th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 23rd percentile |
| Single | 77th percentile |
| Married With Children | 9th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 15th percentile |
| Single With Children | 12th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 65th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 10.92 : 1 |
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- What is Frederick County like?
- Frederick County is a large area where you can find an apartment to fit any budget, and a town to fit any taste. more
- What is Fairfax County like?
- Fairfax County is a good place to live and it includes cities such as Alexandria and Chantilly. more
- What is the downtown area like in Washington DC?
- Downtown Washington DC is a busy area filled with history and plenty of entertainment options. more
- What is Montgomery County like?
- Montgomery County is a fine blend of communities, all with good access to the DC area. more
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Neighborhoods Around Washington
- Downtown (36)
- Logan Circle (32)
- Columbia Heights (29)
- Dupont Circle (27)
- Adams Morgan (21)
Cities Near Washington
- Bolling AFB (20)
- Fort McNair (7)
Washington Apartments by Zip Code
- 20001 (9)
- 20002 (3)
- 20003 (3)
- 20004 (3)
- 20005 (18)
- 20006 (3)
- 20007 (11)
- 20008 (35)
- 20009 (41)
- 20010 (13)
- 20011 (17)
- 20012 (4)
- 20015 (4)
- 20016 (8)
- 20017 (3)
- 20018 (4)
- 20019 (8)
- 20020 (19)
- 20024 (7)
- 20032 (20)
- 20036 (9)
- 20037 (17)
- 20073 (1)
- 20507 (1)
Apartments Near Washington Colleges and Universities
- The George Washington University Apartments (1773)
- University of the District of Columbia Apartments (1775)
- American University Apartments (1770)
- Howard University Apartments (1779)
- Strayer University Apartments (1776)
- GW-George Washington University Apartments (1773)
- Georgetown University Apartments (1771)
- Catholic University Of America Apartments (1782)
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