Arts
Washington’s arts community is vibrant and alive. It earns the designation of being second only to New York City in the number of theatre seats. With over 50 venues for theatre, comedy, music, and dance, visitors are likely to find something to do for any given night of the week. The Washington Ballet, The Washington Opera, The National Symphony Orchestra, and The Washington Ballet Company all offer a full season of programs designed for audience members of all ages. Well-known facilities such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ford’s Theatre, the National Theatre, and The Shakespeare Theatre also host a variety of events and performances throughout the year.
Fast Facts
- 2000 census population: 572,059
- Racial makeup: Black/African American – 60%; White – 30.8%; Hispanic/Latino – 7.9%, and Asian – 2.7%
- Population: Age 18 and over - 79.9%; 65 and over - 12.3%
- Language: residents age 5 and older speaking English in the home - 83.2%; Spanish - 9.2%
- 2000 median household income: $41,000
- Median age: 34.6