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Navy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $238,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,004,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,839
+1%since 2023
from 3,787 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,829 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 2,791 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−2%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024Navy
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$238,676
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $228,906 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,043
+1%since 2023
from $92,283 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−5%since 2023
from 0.342 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,004,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $920,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
0.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+5%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(1,130)
Black2.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(282)
Asian51.6%(1,955)
Other8.4%(318)
Diversity Score78.9%(2,988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(1,280)
Black3.3%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(200)
Asian49.5%(1,900)
Other8.7%(333)
Diversity Score79.1%(3,036)
Diversity Score
79
Unchangedsince 2023
from 79 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+1%since 2023
from 27.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Female
51.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Foreign born
43.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navy, Virginia?

Navy, Virginia has about 3,839 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navy, Virginia?

The typical household in Navy, Virginia earns about $238,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navy, Virginia expensive?

In Navy, Virginia, the median home is worth about $1,004,000.

How educated are people in Navy, Virginia?

About 87.8% of adults age 25 and over in Navy, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navy, Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Navy, 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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