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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Ridge

Virginia · 23,862 residents · 9.117 sq mi
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Lake Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,410. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 6,542 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $148,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 57% 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
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,862
−22%vs 2000
vs 30,404 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,617 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 3,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K28K35K42K48K1990201020202024Lake Ridge
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,410
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,458 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,308
−37%vs 2000
vs $30,506 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$148,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $154,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$912
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $986 in 2000
US average: $450
74.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
25.1% rent
2.8
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(21,363)
Black15.7%(4,781)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,161)
Asian3.5%(1,063)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(16,632)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(20,794)
Black8.5%(2,020)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(880)
Asian3.2%(755)
Other1.2%(293)
Diversity Score35.6%(8,491)
36
−35%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.4 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 31.9 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 Lake Ridge, Virginia?

Lake Ridge, Virginia has about 23,862 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

The typical household in Lake Ridge, Virginia earns about $52,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ridge, Virginia expensive?

In Lake Ridge, Virginia, the median home is worth about $148,500, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ridge, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

About 1.8% of people in Lake Ridge, 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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