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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

McLean

Virginia · 38,929 residents · 24.797 sq mi
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McLean is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,138. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $384,500. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 160% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,929
+2%since 1990
from 38,168 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,570 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.4
+6%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K41K44K48K52K1990201020202024McLean
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,138
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,832 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$63,209
+63%since 1990
from $38,861 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$384,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,707
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
85.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
14.8% rent
3.2
−29%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(33,948)
Black1.2%(456)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,571)
Asian9.2%(3,522)
Diversity Score32.6%(12,435)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(31,667)
Black1.5%(602)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,564)
Asian10.6%(4,124)
Diversity Score36.3%(14,122)
36
+11%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

75.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 95.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
43.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 26.2 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 McLean, Virginia?

McLean, Virginia has about 38,929 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in McLean, Virginia?

The typical household in McLean, Virginia earns about $121,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLean, Virginia expensive?

In McLean, Virginia, the median home is worth about $384,500, and the typical rent is about $1,707 a month.

How educated are people in McLean, Virginia?

About 75.4% of adults age 25 and over in McLean, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLean, Virginia?

About 1.9% of people in McLean, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLean, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 761 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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