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Mayor Muriel Bowser, serving since 2015, is dedicated to making DC a city of opportunity for all. Her leadership focuses on safety, education, economic growth, and ensuring residents are healthy, housed, and connected.

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    Thriller Flash Mob
    31
    Oct

    Thriller Flash Mob

    Join DPR's Roving Leaders-led Thriller Flash Mob and Halloween Parade. Join in on the fun, festivities, and community spirit as we shutdown 7th Street for a night. NO MERE MORTAL CAN RESIST!


    Feel free to wear any Costume, alternatively a white shirt with Black Bottoms is Suitable.

    Training will start at 7 pm October 22 and 29.

     

    FLASH MOB PERFORMANCE:

    Friday, October 31

    6 pm

    Kennedy Recreation Center

    1401 7th Street NW

    Upcoming Event

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    Essential Fall Resources

    Embrace the season with information and services for DC residents

    Thriller Flash Mob
    31
    Oct

    Thriller Flash Mob

    Join DPR's Roving Leaders-led Thriller Flash Mob and Halloween Parade. Join in on the fun, festivities, and community spirit as we shutdown 7th Street for a night. NO MERE MORTAL CAN RESIST!


    Feel free to wear any Costume, alternatively a white shirt with Black Bottoms is Suitable.

    Training will start at 7 pm October 22 and 29.

     

    FLASH MOB PERFORMANCE:

    Friday, October 31

    6 pm

    Kennedy Recreation Center

    1401 7th Street NW

    Upcoming Event
    High Heel
    27
    Oct

    39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

    Celebrate the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race—DC’s iconic LGBTQIA+ tradition featuring vibrant costumes and local drag performers!

    Upcoming Event
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    Parks

    DPR has a great park for you and your family, just minutes away from your front door. 

    Winter Wellness

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    District Statistics

    Data and insights paint a picture of our vibrant community

    Updated September 2026

    Population

    702,250

    Census Estimate
    2025

    Housing Units

    368,700

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Median Household Income

    $109,707

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Poverty Rate

    17%

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Median Rent

    $1,931

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Unemployment Rate

    6%

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2018-2022

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    Last updated: 10:27 AM EDT October 26, 2026
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