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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Franconia

Virginia · 31,907 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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Franconia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,946. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $177,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,907
+60%since 1990
from 19,882 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,171 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 5,715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+10%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K21K26K30K35K1990201020202024Franconia
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,946
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,134
+46%since 1990
from $25,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,190
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $970 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
29.2% rent
2.3
−26%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(16,414)
Black8.4%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(908)
Asian7.7%(1,533)
Diversity Score45.3%(9,014)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(20,744)
Black13.4%(4,263)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,337)
Asian10.7%(3,401)
Diversity Score63.4%(20,242)
63
+40%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 30.9 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 Franconia, Virginia?

Franconia, Virginia has about 31,907 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Franconia, Virginia?

The typical household in Franconia, Virginia earns about $78,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franconia, Virginia expensive?

In Franconia, Virginia, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Franconia, Virginia?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Franconia, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Franconia, Virginia?

About 2.8% of people in Franconia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franconia, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franconia, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,025 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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