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Ashburn

Virginia · 46,026 residents · 15.295 sq mi
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Ashburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $699,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

46,026
+1%since 2023
from 45,551 in 2023
1990 – 2024
3,009 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 2,978 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.6
+1%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
014K27K41K55K199020202024Ashburn
202446K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$154,978
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$70,185
+4%since 2023
from $67,336 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.375
+1%since 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$699,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $659,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$2,455
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,397 in 2023
US average: $1,442
68.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
32.0% rent
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.5
+4%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(25,453)
Black8%(3,637)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(4,181)
Asian21.5%(9,814)
Other5.4%(2,466)
Diversity Score78%(35,508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(24,817)
Black8.5%(3,899)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,512)
Asian22.6%(10,407)
Other5.2%(2,391)
Diversity Score79.8%(36,744)
80
+2%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
29.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
60.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
30.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
65.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
28.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
67.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashburn, Virginia?

Ashburn, Virginia has about 46,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashburn, Virginia?

The typical household in Ashburn, Virginia earns about $154,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashburn, Virginia expensive?

In Ashburn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $699,300, and the typical rent is about $2,455 a month.

How educated are people in Ashburn, Virginia?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashburn, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashburn, Virginia?

About 4.0% of people in Ashburn, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashburn, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashburn, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,633 residents, a change of about 1256 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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