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George Mason

Virginia · 11,162 residents · 2.538 sq mi
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George Mason is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $588,300. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,162
+14%since 2019
from 9,777 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,398 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 3,852 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
25.1
+20%since 2019
from 20.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,005
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $132,130 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,558
−7%since 2019
from $28,696 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$588,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $576,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,925
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,191 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
22.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+9%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(5,041)
Black17.1%(1,671)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,038)
Asian15.2%(1,487)
Other5.5%(540)
Diversity Score83.4%(8,158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(4,537)
Black19.6%(2,186)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,857)
Asian17.1%(1,912)
Other5.1%(568)
Diversity Score91.5%(10,212)
Diversity Score
91
+10%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
53.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
19.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in George Mason, Virginia?

George Mason, Virginia has about 11,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in George Mason, Virginia earns about $124,005 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 $588,300, and the typical rent is about $1,925 a month.

How educated are people in George Mason, Virginia?

About 64.8% 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 6.3% of people in George Mason, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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