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Dahlgren Center

Virginia · 765 residents · 4.099 sq mi
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Dahlgren Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,000. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,941 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

765
+16%since 2023
from 658 in 2023
2010 – 2024
187 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 161 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
25.5
+4%since 2023
from 24.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5096437789121K201020202024Dahlgren Center
2024765
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$40,737
+6%since 2023
from $38,604 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.298
−4%since 2023
from 0.311 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,941
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,940 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
6.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(383)
Black12.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(58)
Asian7.1%(47)
Other12.9%(85)
Diversity Score76.9%(506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(458)
Black14.1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino12%(92)
Asian5.2%(40)
Other8.8%(67)
Diversity Score74.6%(571)
75
−3%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+19%since 2023
from 12.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
56.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
17.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
44.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

Dahlgren Center, Virginia has about 765 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

The typical household in Dahlgren Center, Virginia earns about $96,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dahlgren Center, Virginia expensive?

In Dahlgren Center, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dahlgren Center, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

About 1.1% of people in Dahlgren Center, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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