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Newington Forest

Virginia · 12,957 residents · 3.314 sq mi
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Newington Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $459,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% 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
12,957
+5%since 2019
from 12,373 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,910 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 3,734 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,446
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $137,975 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,148
+1%since 2019
from $51,470 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $453,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,083
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,153 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
15.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+5%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(6,669)
Black11.1%(1,370)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(1,797)
Asian15.3%(1,894)
Other5.2%(643)
Diversity Score81.2%(10,053)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(6,283)
Black11.3%(1,458)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,966)
Asian17.6%(2,280)
Other5.6%(725)
Diversity Score85.4%(11,066)
Diversity Score
85
+5%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 36.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
26.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington Forest, Virginia?

Newington Forest, Virginia has about 12,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newington Forest, Virginia earns about $132,446 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 $459,300, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.

How educated are people in Newington Forest, Virginia?

About 59.9% 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 4.5% of people in Newington Forest, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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