Washington, D.C.'s population growth slowed sharply in 2025 as continued domestic out-migration — residents moving elsewhere in the United States — offset gains from international arrivals and natural increase.
DC population growth slows as residents head to suburbs, other US markets
Despite softer inflows, nation's capital still adding newcomers and remains in positive territory
CoStar Analytics
March 9, 2026 | 7:31 P.M.
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