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Ashburn

Virginia · 46,349 residents · 15.295 sq mi
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Ashburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,582. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $507,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,349
−7%since 2019
from 49,848 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,030 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 3,259 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
014K27K41K55K199020202024Ashburn
202446K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,582
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $132,331 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,060
+3%since 2019
from $55,422 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $493,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,974
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,897 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+3%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(29,453)
Black7.9%(3,921)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(5,883)
Asian17%(8,476)
Other4.2%(2,115)
Diversity Score75%(37,390)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(26,110)
Black7.6%(3,542)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(5,264)
Asian18.9%(8,739)
Other5.4%(2,496)
Diversity Score77.8%(36,050)
Diversity Score
78
+4%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
23.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashburn, Virginia?

Ashburn, Virginia has about 46,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashburn, Virginia?

The typical household in Ashburn, Virginia earns about $132,582 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 $507,100, and the typical rent is about $1,974 a month.

How educated are people in Ashburn, Virginia?

About 63.2% 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 3.2% 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 42,956 residents, a change of about 1266 percent over that period.

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