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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lorton

Virginia · 17,786 residents · 5.327 sq mi
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Lorton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,150. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $137,500. Households here earn about 29% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

17,786
+16%since 1990
from 15,385 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,339 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 2,888 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+13%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Lorton
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,150
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,769 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,146
+90%since 1990
from $13,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$932
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $802 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
36.5% rent
2.3
−22%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

29.0%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 31.6 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 Lorton, Virginia?

Lorton, Virginia has about 17,786 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lorton, Virginia?

The typical household in Lorton, Virginia earns about $60,150 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Lorton, Virginia?

About 29.0% 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 6.6% of people in Lorton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lorton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lorton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,401 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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