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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dale City

Virginia · 55,971 residents · 14.24 sq mi
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Dale City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,355. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $133,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,971
+19%since 1990
from 47,170 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,931 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 3,313 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+11%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
44K53K61K69K77K1990201020202024Dale City
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,355
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,940 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,363
+37%since 1990
from $16,333 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$908
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $845 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
22.2% rent
2.0
−14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(36,238)
Black17.6%(8,292)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,366)
Asian4%(1,866)
Diversity Score54.1%(25,523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(29,436)
Black28.3%(15,845)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(5,534)
Asian5%(2,815)
Diversity Score74.8%(41,842)
75
+38%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 36.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale City, Virginia?

Dale City, Virginia has about 55,971 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dale City, Virginia?

The typical household in Dale City, Virginia earns about $65,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dale City, Virginia expensive?

In Dale City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,900, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Dale City, Virginia?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dale City, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dale City, Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Dale City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dale City, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dale City, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,801 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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