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Dranesville

Virginia · 11,921 residents · 3.839 sq mi
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Dranesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $556,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 132% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,921
−2%vs 2011
vs 12,164 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,105 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 3,169 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+8%vs 2011
vs 37.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,467
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $146,994 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,878
−3%vs 2011
vs $50,342 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.341 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $522,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,906
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+10%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic66%(8,031)
Black4.1%(498)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,291)
Asian15.8%(1,920)
Other3.5%(424)
Diversity Score65.6%(7,983)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(8,597)
Black4.1%(492)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(848)
Asian13%(1,554)
Other1.9%(224)
Diversity Score54.6%(6,505)
Diversity Score
55
−17%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 29.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
18.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dranesville, Virginia?

Dranesville, Virginia has about 11,921 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dranesville, Virginia?

The typical household in Dranesville, Virginia earns about $142,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dranesville, Virginia expensive?

In Dranesville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $556,300, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.

How educated are people in Dranesville, Virginia?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dranesville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dranesville, Virginia?

About 2.9% of people in Dranesville, 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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