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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
City: District of Columbia
Community / Social Environment
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Teens who Used 3+ Hours of Computer
City: District of Columbia Teens who Used 3+ Hours of Computer
40.4%
(2013)
Compared to:
US Value
(41.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(35.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
City: District of Columbia Teens who Watched 3+ hours of Television
City: District of Columbia Teens who Watched 3+ hours of Television
40.1%
(2013)
Compared to:
US Value
(32.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(38.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
City: District of Columbia Youth Who Watch 3+ Hours of Television
City: District of Columbia Youth Who Watch 3+ Hours of Television
45.1%
(2010)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(54.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
City: District of Columbia
Community / Transportation
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Households without a Vehicle
City: District of Columbia Households without a Vehicle
35.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. States
(2006-2010)
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Mean Travel Time to Work
City: District of Columbia Mean Travel Time to Work
30.5
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
City: District of Columbia Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
24.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)
City: District of Columbia Workers who Drive Alone to Work
City: District of Columbia Workers who Drive Alone to Work
29.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Economy / Food Insecurity
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Food Insecurity Rate
City: District of Columbia Food Insecurity Rate
11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Economy / Housing & Homes
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Overcrowded Households
City: District of Columbia Overcrowded Households
3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
City: District of Columbia Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
City: District of Columbia Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
46.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
City: District of Columbia
Economy / Income
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Median Household Income
City: District of Columbia Median Household Income
$101,722
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Per Capita Income
City: District of Columbia Per Capita Income
$71,297
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Economy / Poverty
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Children Living Below Poverty Level
City: District of Columbia Children Living Below Poverty Level
21.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Families Living Below Poverty Level
City: District of Columbia Families Living Below Poverty Level
10.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
City: District of Columbia People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level
14.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)
City: District of Columbia People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)
11,672
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia People Living Below Poverty Level
City: District of Columbia People Living Below Poverty Level
15.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
City: District of Columbia Young Children Living Below Poverty Level
City: District of Columbia Young Children Living Below Poverty Level
18.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Youth not in School or Working
City: District of Columbia Youth not in School or Working
3.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Education / Educational Attainment
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
City: District of Columbia People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
City: District of Columbia People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher
City: District of Columbia Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
US Value
(95.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Education / Student Performance K-12
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math
City: District of Columbia 4th Grade Students Proficient in Math
29.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(22.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia 4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading
City: District of Columbia 4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading
34.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(30.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math
City: District of Columbia 8th Grade Students Proficient in Math
11.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia 8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading
City: District of Columbia 8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading
38.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(31.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
City: District of Columbia
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Value
Compared to:
City: District of Columbia Access to Parks
City: District of Columbia Access to Parks
99.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
U.S. States
The distribution is based on data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Prior Value
(97.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
