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McNair

Virginia · 21,598 residents · 2.042 sq mi
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McNair is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $440,500. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,598
+1%since 2019
from 21,485 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
10,577 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 10,522 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
−1%since 2019
from 32.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,204
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,761 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,844
+4%since 2019
from $46,957 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $432,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,876
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,888 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
78.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(6,117)
Black17.1%(3,679)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(2,179)
Asian40.4%(8,684)
Other3.8%(826)
Diversity Score89.3%(19,188)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(5,283)
Black16.8%(3,618)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,255)
Asian44%(9,502)
Other5.9%(1,282)
Diversity Score89.2%(19,257)
Diversity Score
89
Unchangedsince 2019
from 89 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+4%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
45.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McNair, Virginia?

McNair, Virginia has about 21,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McNair, Virginia?

The typical household in McNair, Virginia earns about $106,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McNair, Virginia expensive?

In McNair, Virginia, the median home is worth about $440,500, and the typical rent is about $1,876 a month.

How educated are people in McNair, Virginia?

About 68.8% of adults age 25 and over in McNair, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McNair, Virginia?

About 5.4% of people in McNair, 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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