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North Springfield

Virginia · 7,050 residents · 1.526 sq mi
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North Springfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,400. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,123 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $649,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,050
−23%since 2000
from 9,173 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,620 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 6,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+16%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024North Springfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,062 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,084
+68%since 2000
from $28,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+2%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$649,700
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,193
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $899 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+91%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(6,127)
Black3.6%(334)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(963)
Asian16.1%(1,475)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(5,565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(2,276)
Black6.7%(474)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,302)
Asian38.7%(2,729)
Other3.8%(269)
Diversity Score88.2%(6,220)
Diversity Score
88
+45%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
40.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 48.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Springfield, Virginia?

North Springfield, Virginia has about 7,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Springfield, Virginia?

The typical household in North Springfield, Virginia earns about $130,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Springfield, Virginia expensive?

In North Springfield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $649,700, and the typical rent is about $2,193 a month.

How educated are people in North Springfield, Virginia?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Springfield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Springfield, Virginia?

About 6.4% of people in North Springfield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Springfield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, North Springfield, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,946 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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