PantryPath Research · Child Poverty Atlas
Child Poverty in
District of Columbia
District of Columbia's child poverty rate is 20.7% across 1 counties, meaning 26K children under 18 live in households below the federal poverty line. Use the interactive map below to see how poverty varies within the state.
20.7%
Child poverty rate (0–17)
26K
Children in poverty
15.2%
All-ages poverty
$104,643
Median income
District of Columbia by county
← Back to national atlasToggle between five SAIPE metrics to see how poverty varies within District of Columbia. Hover a county for its exact rate.
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District of Columbia at a glance
Children in poverty
26K
Ages 0–17
Child poverty rate
20.7%
Ages 0–17
5–17 poverty rate
19.9%
Title I allocator
All-ages poverty
15.2%
Entire population
Concentration
1.36×
Child ÷ all-ages
Median income
$104,643
Inflation-adjusted
County-level hotspots
Five-county rankings across 1 counties in District of Columbia.
Highest child poverty
Ages 0–17, rate
- 1 District of Columbia 20.7%
Lowest child poverty
Ages 0–17, rate
- 1 District of Columbia 20.7%
Most children in poverty
Absolute count, ages 0–17
- 1 District of Columbia 26K
Every county in District of Columbia
All 1 counties across the five SAIPE metrics plus median income.
| County | Children 0–17 | Ages 5–17 | All ages | Concentration | Child count | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 20.7% | 19.9% | 15.2% | 1.36× | 25,956 | $104,643 |
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