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Newington Forest

Virginia · 12,442 residents · 3.314 sq mi
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Newington Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,416. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $426,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,442
−4%vs 2011
vs 13,002 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,754 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 3,923 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 36.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,416
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $122,835 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,368
−5%vs 2011
vs $46,508 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 73.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.333 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $393,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,730
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,843 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+13%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(7,210)
Black9.7%(1,264)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(2,500)
Asian13.3%(1,729)
Other2.3%(299)
Diversity Score78.5%(10,204)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(7,037)
Black11%(1,363)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,652)
Asian14.5%(1,807)
Other3.4%(423)
Diversity Score77.3%(9,619)
Diversity Score
77
−1%vs 2011
vs 78 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 33.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Female
49.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Foreign born
23.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington Forest, Virginia?

Newington Forest, Virginia has about 12,442 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newington Forest, Virginia earns about $117,416 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 $426,100, and the typical rent is about $1,730 a month.

How educated are people in Newington Forest, Virginia?

About 54.9% 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 4.8% 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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