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Nearly 1 out of 5 (19.1%) of DC residents-or 104,000 people-live at or below the poverty line, making DC the jurisdiction with the 3rd highest poverty rate in the nation. These numbers compare with rates of 8.2% in Maryland, 10.0% in Virginia, and 13.3% in the United States.
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey
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Is agriculture the nerve center of the nation?
No. Agriculture is critical, of course, but it is a small part of the population. The major decisions about the nation are made in Washington, DC and New York City.
What is the main economic activity of Washington DC?
Politics!
What state is the main headquarters of the federal Reserve located in?
Washington DC
International human suffering index?
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1,986,265,268 people
What is Washington DC's population in scientific notation?
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List of North American cities by population density?
Washington DC
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Houston.
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The number of electors is based on the population. Washington, DC is relatively small.
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