How many immigrants are in Washington, DC?
About 92.2K in 2021. This represents approximately 13.5% of the population, or about 2 in 15 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, encompassing those who have become US citizens, those authorized to enter the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
92.2K
Washington, DC residents were foreign-born
In 2021
2 in 15
Washington, DC residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Washington, DC increased from 78.9K in 2011 to 92.2K in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population provides a clearer view of these demographics. In Washington, DC, the foreign-born share was 13.5% in 2021, slightly lower than the US overall at 13.6%, and up from 13.3% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Washington, DC
Variations in immigrant populations reflect changes in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). The only metro area in Washington, DC is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, which had a foreign-born population share of 22.9%.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area | 22.9% |
