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Newington

Virginia · 12,943 residents · 4.579 sq mi
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Newington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,287. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 6,841 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $440,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,943
−35%since 2000
from 19,784 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,827 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 4,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K17K20K22K1990201020202024Newington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,287
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,291 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,936
+31%since 2000
from $32,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$440,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,744
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,247 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(12,528)
Black12.7%(2,510)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,578)
Asian11.6%(2,287)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(12,897)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(6,623)
Black15.1%(1,959)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,833)
Asian14.3%(1,856)
Other2.7%(345)
Diversity Score82.1%(10,626)
Diversity Score
82
+26%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington, Virginia?

Newington, Virginia has about 12,943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newington, Virginia?

The typical household in Newington, Virginia earns about $112,287 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 $440,900, and the typical rent is about $1,744 a month.

How educated are people in Newington, Virginia?

About 51.2% 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 5.1% of people in Newington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newington, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newington, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,022 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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