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Dahlgren Center

Virginia · 724 residents · 4.099 sq mi
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Dahlgren Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,938. Population has grown 15% since 2019. Renters pay a median $1,752 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+15%since 2019
from 628 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 153 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
24.8
+6%since 2019
from 23.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5096437789121K201020202024Dahlgren Center
2024765
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,938
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,329
+2%since 2019
from $25,915 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,752
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,768 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
100.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(440)
Black11%(69)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(74)
Asian2.1%(13)
Other5.1%(32)
Diversity Score60%(377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57%(413)
Black12.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(115)
Asian3.6%(26)
Other8.2%(59)
Diversity Score75.6%(548)
Diversity Score
76
+26%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 99.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−20%since 2019
from 10.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

Dahlgren Center, Virginia has about 724 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dahlgren Center, Virginia earns about $65,938 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 $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlgren Center, Virginia?

About 33.3% 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 7.2% 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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