District of Columbia: births, delivery capacity and legal capacity
District of Columbia recorded 7,746 births in 2024 across 1 jurisdiction, served by 5 hospitals confirmed to provide inpatient labour and delivery, with 1 more whose status CMS does not report. There are 1,197 Offices of Lawyers establishments statewide, across all practice areas.
- Births, 2024
- 7,746-9.0% since 2021
- Delivering hospitals
- 51 more not reported
- Offices of Lawyers
- 1,197CBP 2023, NAICS 541110, all practice areas
- Births per lawyer office
- 6.5national median for 500+ birth counties: 34.3
Births by county
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Every county
| County | Population 2024 | Births 2024 | Lawyer offices | Births per office | Delivering hospitals | Status unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 702,250 | 7,746 | 1,197 | 6.5 | 5 | 1 |
Hospitals with obstetric services
| Hospital | City | County | Ownership | Labour & delivery | Birthing Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S National Hospital | Washington | The District | Voluntary non-profit - Private | Not reported | — |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | The District | Proprietary | Yes | Designated |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | The District | Voluntary non-profit - Other | Yes | Designated |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | The District | Proprietary | Yes | Designated |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | The District | Voluntary non-profit - Other | Yes | Designated |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | The District | Voluntary non-profit - Other | Yes | Designated |
Birthing Friendly is a CMS designation reflecting a hospital's attestation to participating in a perinatal quality improvement collaborative and implementing recommended safety practices. It records reported structure and participation. It is not an outcome measure, and CMS published no obstetric outcome scores at all for 2024 — see the blackout.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — County Population Totals and Components of Change, Vintage 2024 — births by county, 2021–2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — County Business Patterns, 2023 — NAICS 541110, Offices of Lawyers; establishment counts by county
- CMS Care Compare — Maternal Health · Hospital — PC-02, PC-07a, PC-07b, SM-7; 2024 reporting period
- CMS Care Compare — Hospital General Information — ownership, facility type, Birthing Friendly designation
- U.S. Census Bureau — Cartographic Boundary Files, 2023 (1:20,000,000) — county and state polygons; projected to Albers equal-area at build time
Cite this analysis
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Birth Injury Marketing. “District of Columbia: births, delivery capacity and legal capacity.” 24 August 2026. https://birthinjurymarketing.com/intelligence/district-of-columbia/
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- Kevin Schwaner, Founder; Chief Marketing Officer. Credentials.
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