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Dumfries

Virginia · 4,961 residents · 1.535 sq mi
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Dumfries is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,700. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,961
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,232 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.3
+4%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Dumfries
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,935
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,672 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,039
+25%since 2000
from $17,652 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$221,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(2,348)
Black34.7%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(645)
Asian1.1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.1%(3,755)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(1,517)
Black34%(1,686)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(1,328)
Asian4.1%(204)
Other4.3%(216)
Diversity Score89.3%(4,431)
Diversity Score
89
+17%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumfries, Virginia?

Dumfries, Virginia has about 4,961 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumfries, Virginia?

The typical household in Dumfries, Virginia earns about $63,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumfries, Virginia expensive?

In Dumfries, Virginia, the median home is worth about $221,700, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Dumfries, Virginia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dumfries, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumfries, Virginia?

About 13.9% of people in Dumfries, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumfries, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumfries, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 676 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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