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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Herndon

Virginia · 21,655 residents · 4.286 sq mi
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Herndon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,912. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $175,000. Households here earn about 56% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,655
+34%since 1990
from 16,139 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,052 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 3,766 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+5%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K18K20K23K26K1990201020202024Herndon
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,912
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,840 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,941
+39%since 1990
from $19,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$175,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$964
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $731 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.4
−22%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(12,523)
Black9.6%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,480)
Asian8.6%(1,386)
Diversity Score59%(9,528)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(10,171)
Black9.2%(2,000)
Hispanic / Latino26%(5,633)
Asian13.8%(2,992)
Diversity Score82.2%(17,797)
82
+39%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 37.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.1 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 Herndon, Virginia?

Herndon, Virginia has about 21,655 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Virginia?

The typical household in Herndon, Virginia earns about $72,912 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Virginia?

About 40.8% 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 8.1% of people in Herndon, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herndon, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Herndon, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,516 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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