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Ashburn

Virginia · 43,511 residents · 15.295 sq mi
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Ashburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,515. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 40,118 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $485,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,511
+1182%since 1990
from 3,393 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,845 / sq mi
+1182%since 1990
from 222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+16%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
014K27K41K55K199020202024Ashburn
202446K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,515
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,434 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,478
+62%since 1990
from $28,126 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,800 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,540
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $935 in 1990
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−12.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+33%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,190)
Black4.2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian1.1%(37)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score16.4%(556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(27,881)
Black7.6%(3,302)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,245)
Asian14.9%(6,495)
Other4.1%(1,784)
Diversity Score69.3%(30,141)
Diversity Score
69
+323%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.6% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 32.8 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.2%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
21.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashburn, Virginia?

Ashburn, Virginia has about 43,511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashburn, Virginia?

The typical household in Ashburn, Virginia earns about $116,515 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 $485,600, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.

How educated are people in Ashburn, Virginia?

About 63.4% 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 3.7% 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 40,118 residents, a change of about 1182 percent over that period.

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

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