Statistic Anacostia Washington District of Columbia
Population 117,488 701,974 705,749
Population density (sq mi) 10,383 11,484 10,779
Median age 34.3 34.1 33.8
Male/Female ratio 0.8:1 0.9:1 0.9:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 34% 34%
Families w/ Kids under 18 50% 41% 43%
Speak English n/a 83% 83%
Speak Spanish n/a 9% 9%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Anacostia is 10% lower than Washington
  • The median age in Anacostia is equal to Washington
  • In Anacostia 2.05% of the population is White
  • In Anacostia 94.63% of the population is Black
  • In Anacostia 0.30% of the population is Asian

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      Anacostia racial demographics

      Race Anacostia Washington District of Columbia
      White 2.05% 41.07% 40.37%
      Black 94.63% 45.39% 48.35%
      Asian 0.30% 4.10% 3.65%
      American Indian 0.20% 0.35% 0.33%
      Native Hawaiian 0.04% 0.05% 0.04%
      Mixed race 1.20% 4.24% 2.77%
      Other race 1.58% 4.81% 4.50%
      In Anacostia, 11.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Anacostia, Washington, DC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).