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Front Royal

Virginia · 14,440 residents · 10.274 sq mi
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Front Royal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,440
+6%since 2000
from 13,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Front Royal
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,603
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,182
+46%since 2000
from $17,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(11,818)
Black8.6%(1,170)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(290)
Asian0.6%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(3,562)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(11,897)
Black8.8%(1,270)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(666)
Asian1.4%(202)
Other3.4%(497)
Diversity Score39.8%(5,751)
Diversity Score
40
+52%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Front Royal, Virginia?

Front Royal, Virginia has about 14,440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Front Royal, Virginia earns about $46,603 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 $227,700, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Front Royal, Virginia?

About 16.6% 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 14.0% 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 2,560 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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