In this moment, the future of our rights, our bodily autonomy, our freedom feels uncertain. What we do next will make a difference for decades to come.
Poverty
14.0% of women in District of Columbia live in poverty. The national figure is 11.0%.
29.2% of families headed by single mothers in District of Columbia live in poverty.
National figure: 31.6%
17.2% of women 65 and older in District of Columbia live in poverty.
National figure: 10.5%
Wage Gap
Women in District of Columbia typically make $0.86 for every dollar paid to men. The national figure is $0.83 .
Black women in District of Columbia typically make 52 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.66
Latina women in District of Columbia typically make 62 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.58
Figures for women overall by state are based on 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Figures for Black women and Latinas by state are based on 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Health Insurance
3.0% of women aged 19-64 in District of Columbia are uninsured. Nationally, 9.5% are uninsured.
3.0% of women of reproductive age (19-54) in District of Columbia are uninsured.
National figure: 10.0%
9.6% of women in District of Columbia reported not receiving health care at some point in the last 12 months due to cost.
National figure: 10.9%
