Washington DC Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Washington DC in 2026 is 5,654,000, a 0.96% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Washington DC in 2025 was 5,600,000, a 0.99% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Washington DC in 2024 was 5,545,000, a 1% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Washington DC in 2023 was 5,490,000, a 1.03% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Washington DC Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.