Population and Economy

Population and Demographics


With a population of 6.1 million in 2007, Greater Washington grew by more than 450,000 in the past seven years and more than 2 million since 1980.

Demographic Breakdown 2007

Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
White: 54.8%
Black or African American: 24.3%
Asian: 7.7%
Other: 3.1%
Source: Claritas, 2006.

 

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