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Bars in District of Columbia

How many bars exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 1 District of Columbia counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Bars & taverns · Pubs & brewpubs (drinking-focused) · Cocktail & wine bars · Taprooms. Counted together because official statistics use one 722410 code.

State verdict (covered counties): High density — 171% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in District of Columbia

Bars

164

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.7

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

171%

vs. U.S.

Residents

681,033

in covered counties

Workers

536,896

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 1 District of Columbia counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing bars and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in District of Columbia

City	County	Bars	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Washington	District of Columbia	164–354	681,033	536,896	1.7	171–209%	High density

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Washington

171%

Most competitors per capita

Washington

171%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few bars may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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