District of Columbia Map
District of Columbia with its boundary and neighboring counties
The District of Columbia has no counties at all, so the Census Bureau treats the entire 61-square-mile District as a single county equivalent.
Updated October 4, 2026 · Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 · Population: Census estimates for July 1, 2025
List of 1 District of Columbia county-equivalent
Sorted A–Z. Click a column to sort, or a name to show it on the map. Download as CSV
| County-equivalent | County seat | Population 2025 | Change since 2020 | Land area (sq mi) | Median income | Established | FIPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | No county seat (federal district) | 693,645 | +0.6% | 61 | $109,870 | 1790 | 11001 |
District of Columbia county-equivalent map with cities
The largest cities in District of Columbia and the county-equivalent they are in. Cities that cross a county-equivalent line list every county-equivalent, the main one first. To find any smaller town, use the search box above.
| City | County-equivalent | Population 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | District of Columbia | 693,645 |
Printable District of Columbia county-equivalent maps (free PDF, PNG, SVG)
Every map is free to print and share. The PDFs are vector files with real text, so they stay sharp at any size and you can search them for a county-equivalent name. Use 11×17 (tabloid) for the most readable labels.
Color map with names
All 1 county-equivalent labeled, county seats marked. Letter and 11×17 PDF, high-resolution PNG, editable SVG.
Map with cities
County-equivalent with their county seat towns and major cities.
Blank outline map
County-equivalent lines only, no names. For quizzes, coloring and your own notes.
Numbered map with key
A number in every county-equivalent with an alphabetical key.
Black and white
Labeled map that prints well on any printer.
Population map
County-equivalent shaded by population density (2025 estimates).
Data and GIS files
The county-equivalent table as CSV, and the boundaries as GeoJSON and KML (Google Earth, Google My Maps).
What happened to the District's counties
The United States created the District in 1791 from land ceded by Maryland and Virginia, a square with 10-mile sides set aside as the seat of the national government. Until 1801 the Maryland and Virginia counties kept running the ceded areas. An act of February 27, 1801 then divided the District into two counties: Washington, on the land from Maryland, and Alexandria, on the land from Virginia. In each, the justices of the peace sat as a board, known as the Levy Court in Washington County and the County Court in Alexandria. The Alexandria side was returned to Virginia in 1846. An act of February 21, 1871 abolished the City of Washington, Georgetown and the Levy Court of Washington County and replaced them with a single government for the District, with no county or city level below it.
County maps of neighboring states
Maryland county map
Virginia county map
District of Columbia county-equivalent: questions and answers
- How many county-equivalent are in District of Columbia?
- District of Columbia has 1 county-equivalent. The District of Columbia has no counties. The Census Bureau treats the whole District as one county equivalent.
- How can I see county-equivalent lines on Google Maps?
- Google Maps does not draw county-equivalent lines. Download the KML file from the printable maps section above and import it into Google My Maps (Create a new map › Import) or open it in Google Earth to see every District of Columbia county-equivalent boundary on top of Google's map.
- Can I use this map for free?
- Yes. The maps and files on this page are free to print, share and use in your own work, including commercial projects, under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Please credit “WhichCounty (whichcounty.com)”.
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Sources and methodology
- Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Cartographic Boundary Files (1:500,000), simplified for display. Projection: Lambert conformal conic fitted to District of Columbia.
- Population: Census Bureau county estimates, Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025), compared with the April 1, 2020 estimates base.
- Land area: Census Bureau 2026 Gazetteer files. Median household income: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
- County seats and founding years: Wikidata (CC0), checked against state lists by WhichCounty. Cities: Census Bureau city and town estimates, Vintage 2025.
- Records of the Government of the District of Columbia (RG 351), administrative history (National Archives)
- Glossary: Geographic terms (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Atlas of Historical County Boundaries: District of Columbia (Newberry Library)
Found an error? Tell us. Last data update: October 4, 2026.