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Dahlgren

Virginia · 2,946 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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Dahlgren is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,849. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,949 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,946
+195%since 2000
from 997 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
+195%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7452K2K3K4K2000201020202024Dahlgren
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,849
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,570
+37%since 2000
from $25,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(692)
Black25.2%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(535)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(1,688)
Black24%(706)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(227)
Asian3.2%(93)
Other6.8%(201)
Diversity Score74.3%(2,188)
Diversity Score
74
+38%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dahlgren, Virginia?

Dahlgren, Virginia has about 2,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dahlgren, Virginia?

The typical household in Dahlgren, Virginia earns about $98,849 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 $285,700, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Dahlgren, Virginia?

About 32.6% 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 4.1% 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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