District of Columbia Ward 5
Safe Democratic — 90K residents
District of Columbia Ward 5 is a state senate district that has a population of 89,617. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+86.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.8% | 5.1% | D+86.7 | R+1.8 |
| 2020* | 93.1% | 4.6% | D+88.5 | R+1.4 |
| 2016* | 92.7% | 2.9% | D+89.9 | D+6.3 |
| 2012* | 90.9% | 7.3% | D+83.6 | R+2.3 |
| 2008* | 92.5% | 6.6% | D+85.9 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines DC-SD-05?
It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 86.7% margin
- Margins have been narrowing — from 89.9pp to 86.7pp over the last 3 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | DC-SD-05 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 57.3% | 42.1% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 23.7% | 36.5% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 11.6% | 11.9% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.0% |
Asian | 3.0% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | <0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in District of Columbia Ward 5? 89,617 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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