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Lake Ridge

Virginia · 46,162 residents · 9.117 sq mi
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Lake Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,608. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,162
+52%since 2000
from 30,404 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,063 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 3,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K28K35K42K48K1990201020202024Lake Ridge
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,608
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,348
+42%since 2000
from $30,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,862
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(19,386)
Black21%(9,703)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(9,148)
Asian9.9%(4,579)
Other6.6%(3,046)
Diversity Score90.3%(41,684)
Diversity Score
90
+65%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

Lake Ridge, Virginia has about 46,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ridge, Virginia earns about $103,608 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 $352,900, and the typical rent is about $1,862 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ridge, Virginia?

About 45.1% 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 6.1% 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 22,300 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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