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Fort Belvoir

Virginia · 8,449 residents · 8.852 sq mi
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#16Youngest by median ageof 6,82619.7#134Highest median rentof 6,764$3,236#341Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.9%
The short version

Fort Belvoir is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,205. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,236 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,449
+18%since 2000
from 7,176 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
954 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−12%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Fort Belvoir
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,205
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,592 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,599
+122%since 2000
from $12,453 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−12%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$3,236
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,683)
Black31.2%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(750)
Asian1.7%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.1%(5,247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(4,063)
Black19.5%(1,646)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(1,364)
Asian1.6%(137)
Other14.7%(1,239)
Diversity Score85.4%(7,213)
Diversity Score
85
+17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+32.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Belvoir, Virginia?

Fort Belvoir, Virginia has about 8,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Belvoir, Virginia?

The typical household in Fort Belvoir, Virginia earns about $104,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Belvoir, Virginia expensive?

In Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the typical rent is about $3,236 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Belvoir, Virginia?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Belvoir, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Belvoir, Virginia?

About 2.9% of people in Fort Belvoir, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Belvoir, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Belvoir, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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