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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lorton

Virginia · 15,385 residents · 5.327 sq mi
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Lorton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,769. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $131,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,385
−13%vs 2000
vs 17,786 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,888 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 3,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,769
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,150 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,263
−47%vs 2000
vs $25,146 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$131,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $137,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$802
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $932 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.9
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(7,960)
Black34%(6,049)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,732)
Asian7.5%(1,336)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.1%(14,248)
1990
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(7,251)
Black46.1%(7,098)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(690)
Asian5.2%(794)
Other1.6%(242)
Diversity Score74.6%(11,482)
75
−7%vs 2000
vs 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 26.6 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 Lorton, Virginia?

Lorton, Virginia has about 15,385 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lorton, Virginia?

The typical household in Lorton, Virginia earns about $44,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lorton, Virginia expensive?

In Lorton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Lorton, Virginia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lorton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lorton, Virginia?

About 3.0% of people in Lorton, 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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