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Economic well-being - District of Columbia
Extreme poverty rate
0.2
Food insecurity
0.1
Minimum wage
18.0
Percent of working families under 200% of the poverty line
0.2
Poverty rate
17.3%
Unemployment rate
6.0
Number of Black or African American children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Number of Hispanic or Latino children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Percent of individuals who are uninsured
4.5
Poverty by demographic - District of Columbia
Child poverty rate
0.3
Number of Asian and Pacific Islander children below 200% poverty
N/A
Number of Black or African American children below 200% poverty
N/A
Number of Hispanic or Latino children below 200% poverty
N/A
Senior poverty rate
17.7 %
Women in poverty
354,187
How Last Year's Budget Bill Could Impact People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Historically, when states face budget shortfalls, they find savings by cutting Medicaid benefits that are optional under federal law. Many of these optional benefits are those that people dually eligible rely on because Medicare does not cover them – including at-home care through home and community-based services (HCBS), dental, vision, and hearing.
Millions Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Due to New Rules
Between 4.9 and 10.1 million people could lose Medicaid coverage in 2028 as the result of new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks.
SNAP Cuts Could Lead to 70,000 Preventable Deaths
New state estimates reveal expanded work requirements could result in tens of thousands of avoidable deaths across the country by 2040.
Food Insecurity Remained High in 2025, Urban Institute Report Finds
Food insecurity remained high in 2025, a new Urban Institute brief found, with nearly 1 in 4 adults reporting difficulty affording adequate food.
President Trump Launches Anti-Fraud Task Force to be Led by Vice President Vance
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday launching a national task force led by Vice President JD Vance aimed at proving Trump's claims that federal funds intended for social-welfare programs are being stolen in some states.
Largest Housing Affordability Bill in Generation Passes the Senate
A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill Thursday aimed at improving housing affordability. The measure contains roughly 40 provisions intended to increase housing supply and lower costs. It remains to be seen if it can pass the House as is, however.