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George Mason

Virginia · 9,496 residents · 2.538 sq mi
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George Mason is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $527,500. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,496
+7%vs 2011
vs 8,837 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,742 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 3,482 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
21.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 21.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,170
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $116,615 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,294
−9%vs 2011
vs $24,435 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$527,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $461,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+29%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61%(5,394)
Black9.9%(873)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(905)
Asian15.1%(1,337)
Other3.7%(328)
Diversity Score72.9%(6,439)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(5,911)
Black9.1%(863)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(921)
Asian14.8%(1,401)
Other3%(289)
Diversity Score70.2%(6,671)
Diversity Score
70
−4%vs 2011
vs 73 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 29.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
52.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
26.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in George Mason, Virginia?

George Mason, Virginia has about 9,496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in George Mason, Virginia?

The typical household in George Mason, Virginia earns about $103,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is George Mason, Virginia expensive?

In George Mason, Virginia, the median home is worth about $527,500, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in George Mason, Virginia?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in George Mason, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in George Mason, Virginia?

About 6.1% of people in George Mason, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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