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Herndon

Virginia · 23,292 residents · 4.286 sq mi
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Herndon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,168. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $377,400. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,292
+8%since 2000
from 21,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,434 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,052 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
+4%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K20K23K26K1990201020202024Herndon
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,168
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,704
+47%since 2000
from $26,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,501
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $964 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+72%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(8,429)
Black9.2%(2,141)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(7,826)
Asian17.9%(4,159)
Other1.8%(417)
Diversity Score88.4%(20,599)
Diversity Score
88
+8%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
38.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herndon, Virginia?

Herndon, Virginia has about 23,292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herndon, Virginia?

The typical household in Herndon, Virginia earns about $91,168 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 $377,400, and the typical rent is about $1,501 a month.

How educated are people in Herndon, Virginia?

About 44.0% 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 3.7% 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 7,153 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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