Statistic South West Washington District of Columbia
Population 11,100 701,974 705,749
Population density (sq mi) 8,631 11,484 10,779
Median age 40.6 34.1 33.8
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 0.9:1 0.9:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 34% 34%
Families w/ Kids under 18 28% 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 South West is 25% lower than Washington
  • The median age in South West is 19% higher than Washington
  • In South West 45.92% of the population is White
  • In South West 43.92% of the population is Black
  • In South West 5.13% of the population is Asian

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      South West racial demographics

      Race South West Washington District of Columbia
      White 45.92% 41.07% 40.37%
      Black 43.92% 45.39% 48.35%
      Asian 5.13% 4.10% 3.65%
      American Indian 0.98% 0.35% 0.33%
      Native Hawaiian 0.16% 0.05% 0.04%
      Mixed race 3.30% 4.24% 2.77%
      Other race 0.61% 4.81% 4.50%
      In South West, 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 South West, Washington, DC demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).