How Does Washington, DC Spend Tax Money?
Washington, DC spends $243,341 per resident, with total expenditures of $163.2B. Top spending categories: Education ($53,224/person), Parks & Recreation ($5,459/person), Fire Protection ($4,262/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (41/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $163.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $243,341 |
| Total Revenue | $186.2B |
| Total Debt | $1.7B |
| Population | 670,587 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 41/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$53,224/person
Parks & Recreation$5,459/person
Fire Protection$4,262/person
Police$4,183/person
Highways & Roads$1,435/person
Health$1,009/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.