Capitol Hill Facts
| Area | 1.7 mi² |
| Population | 32,819 |
| Male Population | 16,052 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 16,767 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +36.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.3% |
| Median Age | 34.9 years (Male: 35.1, Female: 34.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Capitol Hill |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.88900, -77.00025 |
| Zip Codes | 20003, 20390, 20515, 20540, 20541, More |
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Capitol Hill Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,094 | 27,162 | 29,486 | 31,319 | 32,819 |
| Population Density | 14,263.6 / mi² | 16,079.8 / mi² | 17,455.6 / mi² | 18,540.8 / mi² | 19,428.8 / mi² |
Capitol Hill Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | +30% | +15.3% | +6.2% |
| Washington, D.C. | +30.3% | +15.4% | +6.3% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Capitol Hill Median Age
Median Age: 34.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | 34.9 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Washington, D.C. | 33.9 yrs | 34 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Capitol Hill Population Density
Population Density: 19,429 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | 32,819 | 1.689 sq mi | 19,429 / mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 610,472 | 68.34 sq mi | 8,933 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Capitol Hill Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Capitol Hill
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Capitol Hill
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Capitol Hill
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Capitol Hill CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | 514,812 tn | 15.69 tn | 304,767.7 tons/mi² |
| Washington, D.C. | 9,259,229 tn | 15.17 tn | 135,487.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 514,812 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 304,767.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 86.1 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 54.4 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
Capitol Hill
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