2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris90.28%
Republican
Donald Trump6.47%
Two-party margin
D+83.8
Federal district Hub
District of Columbia Hub
Census snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), one non-voting U.S. House delegate, no U.S. senators or state governor, presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for District of Columbia
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, DP05, DP03; race/ethnicity via DP05 Not Hispanic or Latino alone; poverty DP03; change vs ACS 2017 5-year population B01003).
Population
670,587
Rank 49 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
10,993.2 people/sq mi
Rank 1 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
-0.3%
Rank 45 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
52.2% / 47.8%
Share of total population
Median household income
$101,722
Rank 1 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
15.1%
Rank 43 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
11.5%
Any race
White (NH)
36.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
43.5%
Asian (NH)
4%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.9%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
District of Columbia's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- A substantial Black population share (43.5% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Higher household incomes (median 101,722 USD) correlate in coverage with donation capacity, issues like housing and taxation, and segments of the electorate that respond to different creative.
- A double-digit poverty rate (15.1%) highlights inequality and service-delivery pressures that often shape platform contrast and local organizing narratives.
- Demographic profile at a glance: Black, non-Hispanic residents are about 43.5% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How District of Columbia has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Federal district whose three electoral votes have gone to the Democratic presidential ticket in every general election since full enfranchisement—often by wide margins reflecting urban, highly educated demographics.
- Residents do not have voting representation in the Senate and the House member is a non-voting delegate; local politics still draw national attention around budget autonomy and statehood debates.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden92.15%
Republican
Donald Trump5.40%
Two-party margin
D+86.8
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton90.48%
Republican
Donald Trump4.07%
Two-party margin
D+86.4
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama90.91%
Republican
Mitt Romney7.28%
Two-party margin
D+83.6
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama92.46%
Republican
John McCain6.53%
Two-party margin
D+85.9
2004
Democratic
John Kerry89.18%
Republican
George W. Bush9.34%
Two-party margin
D+79.8
2000
Democratic
Al Gore85.16%
Republican
George W. Bush8.95%
Two-party margin
D+76.2
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton85.19%
Republican
Bob Dole9.34%
Two-party margin
D+75.8
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton84.64%
Republican
George H. W. Bush9.10%
Two-party margin
D+75.5
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis82.65%
Republican
George H. W. Bush14.30%
Two-party margin
D+68.4
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale85.38%
Republican
Ronald Reagan13.73%
Two-party margin
D+71.6
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter74.89%
Republican
Ronald Reagan13.41%
Two-party margin
D+61.5
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving District of Columbia
No seeded race cards are available for District of Columbia yet. Check back as coverage expands.
Congressional representation (District of Columbia)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. does not elect U.S. senators. The Constitution apportions Senate seats to states, so this site does not list senators for the district.
U.S. House (at-large delegate)
D.C. elects one non-voting delegate to the House. The party split below reflects who holds that office in the site snapshot, not multiple seats.
Delegate office
1D:0R
Governor
The district is not a state and has no governor. Local executive leadership is the Mayor of the District of Columbia under home rule; this site’s governor cards cover only the 50 states.