DC
District of Columbia
State government overview
The mayor of the District of Columbia is Muriel Bowser (Democratic), in office since January 2015. In Congress, the District of Columbia is represented by a non-voting delegate. The Council of the District of Columbia has one chamber with 13 seats. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Muriel Bowser
Democratic · In office since January 2015
Official website →Source: Wikidata
District of Columbia in Congress
1 Democrat
U.S. House
- Eleanor NortonD · Delegate
Council of the District of Columbia
- Council · 13 seats
- 11 Democratic, 2 Independent
681,294
Population
$109,870
Median income
6.3%
Unemployment
34.9
Median age
Education
High school or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher64.2%
Graduate or professional38.0%
Housing
Median home value$737,100
Median rent$1,954
Homeownership rate41.5%
15.4%
Poverty rate
$77,348
Per capita income
71.6%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)