As of the 2020 census, the population of Washington, D.C. is 689,545, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the U.S. . However, the population of the Washington metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is estimated to be 6.3 million residents. The current population of Washington, D.C. is estimated to be 631,693. The metro area population of Washington, D.C. in 2023 is 5,490,000, which is a 1.03% increase from 2022. According to Data USA, Washington, D.C. is home to a population of 683,000 people, with 92.8% being citizens.