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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newington

Virginia · 19,784 residents · 4.579 sq mi
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Newington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,291. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $192,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,784
+10%since 1990
from 17,965 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,321 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3,923 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$82,291
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,660 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,901
+45%since 1990
from $22,761 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$192,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,247
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
21.5% rent
2.3
−20%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(14,528)
Black8.9%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(843)
Asian8.4%(1,515)
Diversity Score48.4%(8,697)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(12,528)
Black12.7%(2,510)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,578)
Asian11.6%(2,287)
Diversity Score65.2%(12,897)
65
+35%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newington, Virginia?

Newington, Virginia has about 19,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newington, Virginia?

The typical household in Newington, Virginia earns about $82,291 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newington, Virginia expensive?

In Newington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Newington, Virginia?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newington, Virginia?

About 2.1% of people in Newington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newington, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newington, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,819 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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