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Occoquan

Virginia · 1,035 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Occoquan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,000. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 46% 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 $402,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
+36%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,983 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 4,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2545057561K1K1990201020202024Occoquan
2024910
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,542
+86%since 2000
from $33,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+2%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(615)
Black8.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(49)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(277)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(669)
Black11.1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino11%(114)
Asian6%(62)
Other3.5%(36)
Diversity Score64.7%(670)
Diversity Score
65
+77%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Occoquan, Virginia?

Occoquan, Virginia has about 1,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Occoquan, Virginia?

The typical household in Occoquan, Virginia earns about $110,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Occoquan, Virginia expensive?

In Occoquan, Virginia, the median home is worth about $402,100, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in Occoquan, Virginia?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Occoquan, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Occoquan, Virginia?

About 3.6% of people in Occoquan, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Occoquan, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Occoquan, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 697 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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

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