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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Ridge

Virginia · 30,404 residents · 9.117 sq mi
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Lake Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,458. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,404
+27%since 1990
from 23,862 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,335 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 2,617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+12%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K28K35K42K48K1990201020202024Lake Ridge
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,458
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,410 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,506
+58%since 1990
from $19,308 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$986
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $912 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.2
−24%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(20,794)
Black8.5%(2,020)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(880)
Asian3.2%(755)
Diversity Score35.6%(8,491)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(21,363)
Black15.7%(4,781)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,161)
Asian3.5%(1,063)
Diversity Score54.7%(16,632)
55
+54%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 96.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 36.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

Lake Ridge, Virginia has about 30,404 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Ridge, Virginia earns about $71,458 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 $154,500, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

About 44.3% 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 2.3% of people in Lake Ridge, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Ridge, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Ridge, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,542 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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