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South Riding

Virginia · 33,877 residents · 6.845 sq mi
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South Riding is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $549,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 121% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,877
+7%since 2019
from 31,515 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,949 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 4,604 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
22K26K29K32K35K201020202024South Riding
202434K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,738
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $158,996 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,152
+8%since 2019
from $56,866 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $528,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,366
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,256 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−2%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(14,083)
Black6.6%(2,079)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,487)
Asian34.7%(10,945)
Other6.1%(1,921)
Diversity Score83.2%(26,213)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(13,555)
Black7.1%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,663)
Asian38.8%(13,161)
Other5.8%(1,951)
Diversity Score84%(28,446)
Diversity Score
84
+1%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
−1%since 2019
from 39.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
33.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Riding, Virginia?

South Riding, Virginia has about 33,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Riding, Virginia?

The typical household in South Riding, Virginia earns about $168,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Riding, Virginia expensive?

In South Riding, Virginia, the median home is worth about $549,100, and the typical rent is about $2,366 a month.

How educated are people in South Riding, Virginia?

About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Riding, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Riding, Virginia?

About 3.8% of people in South Riding, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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