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                   DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FACTS & STATISTICS

At least 689,545 people live in the District of Columbia – more than in Vermont (643,077), Wyoming (576,851) and almost as many as in Alaska (733,391).

Washingtonians pay the highest federal taxes per capita in the nation – more than the residents in all 50 states.

Residents of the District are called to serve on jury duty.

More than 25,000 veterans reside in Washington, DC.

DC residents do not have voting representation in the United States House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate. There are no representatives or senators who are able to vote on behalf of DC residents on issues of national and international importance – including declarations of war, impeachment trials and stimulus relief funds.

For more than 222 years, DC residents have sought equal democratic rights.
If you believe this to be un-American, undemocratic and unfair, please contact your U.S. Senators.

Direct your correspondence as follows:

The Honorable (insert name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

You may also phone the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and a switchboard operator will connect you with the Senate office you request.