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Mayor Muriel Bowser

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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    DPR Summer Camp 2026

    Get ready for an unforgettable summer with DPR Summer Camps, where creativity, community, and fun collide. With camps for ages 3-5, 6-10, and 11-13 at more than 50 locations across DC, kids will dive into a season of inspiring activities, new friends, and experiences they will LOVE!

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    DPR Summer Camp 2026

    Get ready for an unforgettable summer with DPR Summer Camps, where creativity, community, and fun collide. With camps for ages 3-5, 6-10, and 11-13 at more than 50 locations across DC, kids will dive into a season of inspiring activities, new friends, and experiences they will LOVE!

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

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    Spring-Summer Readiness Operations

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    Summer Camps - 2026

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    District Statistics

    Data and insights paint a picture of our vibrant community

    Updated May 2026

    Population

    693,645

    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

    14%

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Median Rent

    $1,931

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2024

    Unemployment Rate

    7%

    American Community Survey 1-yr Estimates
    2018-2022

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