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Newington

Virginia · 13,223 residents · 4.579 sq mi
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Newington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,694. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 6,561 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $457,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,223
−33%since 2000
from 19,784 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,888 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 4,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,694
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,291 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,248
+53%since 2000
from $32,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,258
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(5,697)
Black16.7%(2,206)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(2,187)
Asian16.9%(2,234)
Other7.2%(946)
Diversity Score90.9%(12,024)
Diversity Score
91
+39%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newington, Virginia?

Newington, Virginia has about 13,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newington, Virginia?

The typical household in Newington, Virginia earns about $137,694 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 $457,500, and the typical rent is about $2,258 a month.

How educated are people in Newington, Virginia?

About 59.2% 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 1.5% 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 4,742 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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