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Idylwood

Virginia · 17,288 residents · 2.801 sq mi
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Idylwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,876. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $483,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,288
+8%since 2000
from 16,005 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,172 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+3%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K19K1990201020202024Idylwood
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,876
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,895 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,197
+37%since 2000
from $34,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $999 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+78%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(8,775)
Black6.6%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(2,621)
Asian19.2%(3,067)
Other0%
Diversity Score76%(12,167)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(8,632)
Black5.5%(950)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(3,472)
Asian21.2%(3,660)
Other4%(693)
Diversity Score83.2%(14,382)
Diversity Score
83
+9%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
35.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idylwood, Virginia?

Idylwood, Virginia has about 17,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idylwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Idylwood, Virginia earns about $92,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idylwood, Virginia expensive?

In Idylwood, Virginia, the median home is worth about $483,900, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Idylwood, Virginia?

About 62.3% of adults age 25 and over in Idylwood, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idylwood, Virginia?

About 6.0% of people in Idylwood, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idylwood, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Idylwood, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,578 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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