Mar 4, 2025 - News
D.C. is a hotspot for college-educated talent
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D.C. is one of the hottest destinations for college-educated Americans, per the latest census data.
Why it matters: White-collar workers tend to go where they think the jobs are, and cities are constantly competing with one another to attract well-paid professionals — and the tax revenue they often bring.
By the numbers: Among Americans age 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or better who moved to a new county in 2023, 3.5% — or 161,588 people — went to D.C.
- The only city that saw more young white-collar workers? New York, with 6.1%.
How it works: These numbers are based on the 2023 one-year American Community Survey and include people who moved in the year prior to answering the survey.