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Franconia

Virginia · 18,245 residents · 3.479 sq mi
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Franconia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,247. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 13,662 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $404,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,245
−43%since 2000
from 31,907 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,244 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 9,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K21K26K30K35K1990201020202024Franconia
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,247
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,574
+28%since 2000
from $37,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,723
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,190 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(20,744)
Black13.4%(4,263)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,337)
Asian10.7%(3,401)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(20,242)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(9,362)
Black18.1%(3,309)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(2,200)
Asian14.4%(2,619)
Other2.6%(467)
Diversity Score82.2%(14,990)
Diversity Score
82
+30%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Franconia, Virginia?

Franconia, Virginia has about 18,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Franconia, Virginia?

The typical household in Franconia, Virginia earns about $104,247 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 $404,000, and the typical rent is about $1,723 a month.

How educated are people in Franconia, Virginia?

About 60.2% 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 1.6% of people in Franconia, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Franconia, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Franconia, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,637 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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