Poverty Rate in District of Columbia
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Poverty Rate
15.4% +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #44 of 52
How District of Columbia Compares
District of Columbia
15.4%
National
12.6%
22.5% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #41 | New York | 14.0% |
| #42 | South Carolina | 14.1% |
| #43 | Oklahoma | 15.3% |
| #44 | District of Columbia | 15.4% |
| #45 | Alabama | 15.6% |
| #46 | Arkansas | 16.0% |
| #47 | Kentucky | 16.1% |
Highest Poverty Counties in District of Columbia
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 15.4% |
Lowest Poverty Counties in District of Columbia
| # | County | Poverty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 15.4% |
Poverty Rate in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has a poverty rate of 15.4%, ranking #44 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 22.5% above the national value of 12.6%.
Across District of Columbia's 1 counties, poverty rate ranges from 15.4% to 15.4%. The county with the highest value is District of Columbia at 15.4%.
Percentage of the population living below the federal poverty line.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.