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Lorton

Virginia · 20,072 residents · 5.327 sq mi
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Lorton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $464,900. Households here earn about 41% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,072
+13%since 2000
from 17,786 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,768 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Lorton
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,803
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,311
+72%since 2000
from $25,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,900
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,048
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $932 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+89%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(5,126)
Black32%(6,421)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(3,689)
Asian18.3%(3,678)
Other5.5%(1,105)
Diversity Score95.1%(19,088)
Diversity Score
95
+19%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lorton, Virginia?

Lorton, Virginia has about 20,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lorton, Virginia?

The typical household in Lorton, Virginia earns about $107,803 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 $464,900, and the typical rent is about $2,048 a month.

How educated are people in Lorton, Virginia?

About 48.1% 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 7.6% 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 4,687 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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