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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Herndon

Virginia · 16,139 residents · 4.286 sq mi
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Herndon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,840. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 5,516 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $166,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,139
−25%vs 2000
vs 21,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,766 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 5,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,840
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,912 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,314
−28%vs 2000
vs $26,941 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$166,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$731
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $964 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
3.1
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(10,171)
Black9.2%(2,000)
Hispanic / Latino26%(5,633)
Asian13.8%(2,992)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.2%(17,797)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(12,523)
Black9.6%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,480)
Asian8.6%(1,386)
Other4.2%(673)
Diversity Score59%(9,528)
59
−28%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Herndon, Virginia?

Herndon, Virginia has about 16,139 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Virginia?

The typical household in Herndon, Virginia earns about $53,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herndon, Virginia expensive?

In Herndon, Virginia, the median home is worth about $166,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Virginia?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Herndon, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herndon, Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Herndon, 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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