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Dahlgren

Virginia · 997 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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Dahlgren is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,545. Population has fallen 15% since 2009, a loss of 182 residents. Median home value is $108,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−15%vs 2009
vs 1,179 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
−15%vs 2009
vs 441 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
−2%vs 2009
vs 38.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7452K2K3K4K2000201020202024Dahlgren
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,545
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $55,662 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,928
+4%vs 2009
vs $24,983 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $262,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $901 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+15.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 40.6% in 2009
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−54%vs 2009
vs 4.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic61%(719)
Black39%(460)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(701)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(692)
Black25.2%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian1.5%(15)
Diversity Score53.7%(535)
Diversity Score
54
−10%vs 2009
vs 59 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+17.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 16.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+9.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlgren, Virginia?

Dahlgren, Virginia has about 997 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dahlgren, Virginia?

The typical household in Dahlgren, Virginia earns about $49,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dahlgren, Virginia expensive?

In Dahlgren, Virginia, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlgren, Virginia?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dahlgren, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dahlgren, Virginia?

About 8.5% of people in Dahlgren, 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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