Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986

In Washington DC the lifespan was 66.63 years in 1962 and 68.77 years in 1986

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Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986

In 1962, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 66.63 years, which was 3.49 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.12 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 68.77 years, which was 5.97 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.74 years. On average from 1962 to 1986, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 4.77 years lower than U.S. national average. While Washington DC experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 3.38% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: Men vs Women

In Washington DC, the life expectancy in 1962 for men was 62.97 years, which was 7.22 years lower than women’s average of 70.19 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy for men was 63.82 years, which was 9.90 years lower than women’s average of 73.72 years. On average from 1962 to 1986, the life expectancy for men was 62.95 years and women was 71.86 years. Washington DC experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1962 to 1986 are Hawaii with 75.35 years, Nebraska with 73.97 years, Minnesota with 74.43 years, Kansas with 73.82 years, South Dakota with 73.40 years, while Washington DC has an average lifespan of 67.43 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.31 years, which was 5.68 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.63 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.06 years, which was 9.29 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.77 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.21 years, which was 5.58 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.63 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.38 years, which was 7.61 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.77 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.28 years, which was 5.65 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.63 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.89 years, which was 8.12 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.77 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.99 years, which was 5.36 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.63 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Kansas was 76.22 years, which was 7.45 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.77 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.87 years, which was 4.24 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.63 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 75.75 years, which was 6.98 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.77 years.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington DC from 1962 to 1986 report comes from Mortality.org, a highly reputable platform that provides comprehensive demographic data on mortality rates worldwide. It's a collaborative project of respected research institutions such as the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley; the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research; and INED - French Institute for Demographic Studies. Mortality.org's datasets are trusted globally by researchers and policy makers due to their rigorous research methods and commitment to privacy and ethical guidelines. As such, readers can be confident that our report offers precise insights into Washington DC lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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