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Fort Hunt

Virginia · 17,231 residents · 5.851 sq mi
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Fort Hunt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,875. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $720,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 147% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,231
+33%since 2000
from 12,923 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,945 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Fort Hunt
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,875
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,977
+72%since 2000
from $46,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$720,300
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,090
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(11,739)
Black2.4%(304)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(342)
Asian2.5%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(2,338)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(14,204)
Black2.1%(356)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,171)
Asian3%(515)
Other2.4%(413)
Diversity Score33.3%(5,731)
Diversity Score
33
+84%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
44.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Hunt, Virginia?

Fort Hunt, Virginia has about 17,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Hunt, Virginia earns about $188,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Hunt, Virginia expensive?

In Fort Hunt, Virginia, the median home is worth about $720,300, and the typical rent is about $3,090 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Hunt, Virginia?

About 79.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Hunt, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Hunt, Virginia?

About 2.2% of people in Fort Hunt, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Hunt, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Hunt, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,242 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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