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Newington Forest

Virginia · 12,316 residents · 3.314 sq mi
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Newington Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $592,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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

12,316
−1%since 2023
from 12,434 in 2023
2010 – 2024
3,716 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,752 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.8
+2%since 2023
from 39.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
12K12K13K13K13K201020202024Newington Forest
202412K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$149,107
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $147,650 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$63,531
−1%since 2023
from $64,459 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.320
−4%since 2023
from 0.333 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$592,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $586,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,618
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,649 in 2023
US average: $1,442
89.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
10.3% rent
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
35.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(6,392)
Black7.7%(959)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,249)
Asian15.3%(1,906)
Other7.5%(928)
Diversity Score83.5%(10,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(6,431)
Black6.9%(854)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(2,208)
Asian15.5%(1,913)
Other7.4%(910)
Diversity Score82.6%(10,173)
83
−1%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
30.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
64.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
24.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
46.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
25.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
65.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Newington Forest, Virginia?

Newington Forest, Virginia has about 12,316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newington Forest, Virginia?

The typical household in Newington Forest, Virginia earns about $149,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newington Forest, Virginia expensive?

In Newington Forest, Virginia, the median home is worth about $592,200, and the typical rent is about $2,618 a month.

How educated are people in Newington Forest, Virginia?

About 62.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newington Forest, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newington Forest, Virginia?

About 3.1% of people in Newington Forest, 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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