Washington Capitals Audience in United States

Washington Capitals has an estimated audience of 3,736,712 people in United States. 31.1% are female, 68.9% are male, average age 38.1. Top regions: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Top brand affinities: NHL (video game series), Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs, Alexander Ovechkin, Buffalo Sabres.
The average Washington Capitals fan in United States is 38.1 years old, more male, and lives primarily in Virginia. The audience is concentrated in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Top brand affinities include NHL (video game series), Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs, with strongest over-indexing on NHL (video game series) (44.75× the country average). Demographically, the Washington Capitals audience skews more male with an average age of 38.1, and over-indexes on personality traits such as Patriotism, Sports Activity. Compared to the country baseline, this audience shows distinctive patterns across 20 brand affinities and 50 regions tracked by Rascasse.
Category: Sports · Type: Team · Subtype: Ice hockey
Demographics of Washington Capitals fans
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Female | 31.1% |
| Male | 68.9% |
| Average age | 38.1 |
| Estimated audience size | 3,736,712 |
Audience persona
The typical Washington Capitals fan in United States is more male, around 38.1 years old, with strong Patriotism tendencies and a notable affinity for NHL (video game series).
Top regions in United States
| Region | Reach | Affinity |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 609,806 | 6.7× |
| Maryland | 603,258 | 9.39× |
| Pennsylvania | 234,335 | 1.86× |
| Florida | 189,541 | 0.75× |
| Michigan | 162,364 | 1.66× |
| New York | 156,583 | 0.75× |
| North Carolina | 104,827 | 0.93× |
| California | 97,937 | 0.24× |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 74,392 | 6.62× |
| Texas | 71,406 | 0.22× |
| New Jersey | 66,355 | 0.7× |
| Ohio | 56,269 | 0.49× |
| Massachusetts | 53,821 | 0.73× |
| South Carolina | 49,200 | 0.88× |
| Illinois | 46,876 | 0.38× |
| West Virginia | 40,053 | 2.3× |
| Georgia | 37,236 | 0.32× |
| Colorado | 36,742 | 0.62× |
| Tennessee | 36,640 | 0.49× |
| Minnesota | 34,447 | 0.64× |
| Delaware | 24,219 | 2.35× |
| Nevada | 24,130 | 0.67× |
| Washington | 23,217 | 0.31× |
| Arizona | 23,133 | 0.3× |
| Missouri | 22,014 | 0.37× |
| Indiana | 21,827 | 0.32× |
| Wisconsin | 21,800 | 0.39× |
| Connecticut | 21,166 | 0.56× |
| Kentucky | 14,710 | 0.31× |
| Utah | 11,830 | 0.35× |
| Maine | 11,671 | 0.87× |
| Louisiana | 11,613 | 0.24× |
| Alabama | 11,101 | 0.21× |
| Iowa | 10,370 | 0.34× |
| Oregon | 10,211 | 0.24× |
| New Hampshire | 9,543 | 0.65× |
| Oklahoma | 7,428 | 0.18× |
| Kansas | 7,422 | 0.25× |
| Mississippi | 7,342 | 0.24× |
| Rhode Island | 7,103 | 0.6× |
| Arkansas | 6,196 | 0.2× |
| Montana | 5,830 | 0.56× |
| Hawaii | 5,563 | 0.35× |
| Nebraska | 5,519 | 0.29× |
| Vermont | 5,239 | 0.8× |
| New Mexico | 5,204 | 0.28× |
| Idaho | 5,171 | 0.28× |
| North Dakota | 4,747 | 0.62× |
| South Dakota | 3,288 | 0.38× |
| Alaska | 2,926 | 0.37× |
Top brand affinities
Brands and entities this audience over-indexes on, vs. the country average.
| Brand | Affinity | Category |
|---|---|---|
| NHL (video game series) | 44.75× | Games |
| Connor McDavid | 55.49× | Sports |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 42.82× | Sports |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 78.53× | Sports |
| Buffalo Sabres | 31.3× | Sports |
| Sidney Crosby | 33.33× | Sports |
| Stanley Cup playoffs | 24.29× | Sports |
| Joe Flacco | 18.46× | Sports |
| Calgary Flames | 33.85× | Sports |
| USA Hockey | 18.88× | Sports |
| Alex Ovechkin | 25.52× | Sports |
| Maryland Terrapins men's basketball | 35.24× | Sports |
| Winnipeg Jets | 21.71× | Sports |
| Florida Panthers | 13.03× | Sports |
| Washington Nationals | 14.51× | Sports |
| Dallas Stars | 11.54× | Sports |
| Stanley Cup | 12.26× | Sports |
| Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | 62.31× | |
| ccm hockey | 44.68× | Sports |
| Pure Hockey | 23.69× | Sports |
Psychographic profile
Top six personality traits over-indexed by this audience (1.0 = country average).
| Trait | Cluster | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Patriotism | CONSERVATISM | 1.25 |
| Sports Activity | POWER | 1.17 |
| Early Adopter Mentality | POWER | 1.17 |
| Risk Appetite | THRILL | 1.16 |
| Extroversion | THRILL | 1.14 |
| Tradition | CONSERVATISM | 1.08 |
Worldwide distribution
| Country | Share |
|---|---|
| United States | 57.2% |
| Canada | 24.8% |
| Germany | 1.9% |
See Washington Capitals audiences in other countries
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Frequently asked questions
How many fans does Washington Capitals have in United States?
Washington Capitals has an estimated audience of 3,736,712 people in United States, concentrated in Virginia and Maryland.
What is the gender split and age of Washington Capitals fans?
31.1% of Washington Capitals fans are female, 68.9% are male, with an average age of 38.1 years.
Which brands do Washington Capitals fans like most?
Washington Capitals fans show strongest brand affinity for NHL (video game series) (44.75×), Connor McDavid (55.49×), and Toronto Maple Leafs (42.82×) over the country average.
Where do Washington Capitals fans live in United States?
Washington Capitals fans in United States are most concentrated in Virginia (reach 609,806), Maryland (reach 603,258), and Pennsylvania (reach 234,335). These three regions account for the largest share of the active audience.
What other brands do Washington Capitals fans also like?
Beyond Washington Capitals itself, the audience over-indexes on Connor McDavid (55.49×), Toronto Maple Leafs (42.82×), Alexander Ovechkin (78.53×), and Buffalo Sabres (31.3×) compared to the United States average.
How to read this data
Audience size is the estimated number of people in United States who actively search for Washington Capitals. Affinity is an over-index ratio: 2.0× means the audience is twice as likely to engage with that brand or trait as the country average. Reach is the estimated number of audience members in a region. Regional and brand-affinity tables are sorted from strongest signal to weakest.
About this audience profile
This audience profile is generated by Rascasse from anonymized search-behavior signals across United States. For methodology see methodology. Affinity values are over-index ratios vs. the country average (1.0 = baseline). Audience sizes are estimated, not measured.