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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Front Royal

Virginia · 13,589 residents · 10.274 sq mi
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Front Royal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $98,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,589
+14%since 1990
from 11,880 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,323 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,156 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+5%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Front Royal
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,786
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,777 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,901
+48%since 1990
from $12,062 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
59.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
40.1% rent
2.8
−5%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(10,785)
Black8.1%(965)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(153)
Asian0.3%(30)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,822)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(11,818)
Black8.6%(1,170)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(290)
Asian0.6%(85)
Diversity Score26.2%(3,562)
26
+10%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+13%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Front Royal, Virginia?

Front Royal, Virginia has about 13,589 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Front Royal, Virginia?

The typical household in Front Royal, Virginia earns about $34,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Front Royal, Virginia expensive?

In Front Royal, Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Front Royal, Virginia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Front Royal, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Front Royal, Virginia?

About 12.5% of people in Front Royal, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Front Royal, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Front Royal, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,709 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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