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McLean

Virginia · 48,115 residents · 24.797 sq mi
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McLean is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,888. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $896,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 169% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,115
+24%since 2000
from 38,929 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,940 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+4%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K41K44K48K52K1990201020202024McLean
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,888
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,138 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,073
+38%since 2000
from $63,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$896,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,707 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+71%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(31,667)
Black1.5%(602)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,564)
Asian10.6%(4,124)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.3%(14,122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(36,273)
Black1.8%(851)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,335)
Asian14.9%(7,156)
Other2.8%(1,328)
Diversity Score50.2%(24,168)
Diversity Score
50
+38%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
47.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean, Virginia?

McLean, Virginia has about 48,115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLean, Virginia?

The typical household in McLean, Virginia earns about $164,888 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 $896,800, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in McLean, Virginia?

About 79.3% 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 2.6% 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 9,947 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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