Columbia Heights Population 2026
Columbia Heights has a population of 38,000, making it the #1180 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in District of Columbia. It is about 232× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,000
Rank in United States
#1180
Coordinates
38.93°N, 77.03°W
~57 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in District of Columbia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 689,545 | #20 |
| Downtown DC | 52,560 | #815 |
| Mount Pleasant | 35,842 | #1271 |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | 25,899 | #1809 |
| Northwest One | 23,386 | #2029 |
| Foggy Bottom | 22,146 | #2142 |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | 21,897 | #2177 |
| H Street NE | 21,480 | #2211 |
Cities near Columbia Heights
- Pleasant Plains21,174 people · ~1 km away
- Mount Pleasant35,842 people · ~1 km away
- Central 14th Street / Spring Road25,899 people · ~1 km away
- Mount Vernon Triangle21,897 people · ~3 km away
- Northwest One23,386 people · ~3 km away
- Washington689,545 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights has a population of 38,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1180 biggest city in United States.
What state is Columbia Heights in?
Columbia Heights is located in District of Columbia, United States.
Is Columbia Heights the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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