Washington Population 2026 capital
Washington has a population of 689,545, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in District of Columbia. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city. Washington is the capital of United States.
Population (city proper)
689,545
Rank in United States
#20
Coordinates
38.90°N, 77.04°W
~7 m elevation · America/New_York
Other big cities in District of Columbia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC | 52,560 | #815 |
| Columbia Heights | 38,000 | #1180 |
| 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 Washington
- Downtown DC52,560 people · ~1 km away
- Mount Vernon Triangle21,897 people · ~2 km away
- Foggy Bottom22,146 people · ~2 km away
- Northwest One23,386 people · ~2 km away
- Columbia Heights38,000 people · ~3 km away
- H Street NE21,480 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Washington?
Washington has a population of 689,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in United States.
What state is Washington in?
Washington is located in District of Columbia, United States.
Is Washington the capital of United States?
Yes, Washington is the capital of United States.
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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