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How Many Cars Are in Washington D.C. in 2025

Registration Statistics in Washington D.C.

According to the latest figures published by local authorities, Washington D.C. currently has more than 350,000 registered vehicles. This number reflects a moderate year-over-year growth, driven primarily by increasing population density and economic activities within the district.

Vehicle Registrations by Year in Washington D.C.

Below is an overview of total vehicle registrations from 2020 to 2023:

Year Total Registrations
2020 320,000
2021 330,000
2022 340,000
2023 350,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Washington D.C. (2024)

Preliminary data for 2024 indicates the following distribution across various vehicle types:

Vehicle Type Estimated Registrations (2024)
Passenger Cars 250,000
Light Trucks 70,000
Motorcycles 15,000
Buses 8,000
Others 7,000

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Washington D.C. (2024)

Washington D.C. is divided into multiple areas for census and administrative purposes. Below is a sample of estimated registered vehicles in selected wards for 2024:

Census Area Registered Vehicles (2024)
Ward 1 40,000
Ward 2 45,000
Ward 3 48,000
Ward 4 42,000

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Washington D.C.

Local officials have reported the following counts by primary fuel type:

Fuel Type Total Registrations
Gasoline 290,000
Diesel 30,000
Hybrid 20,000
Electric 10,000