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Stephens City

Virginia · 1,829 residents · 2.426 sq mi
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Stephens City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,944. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,829
+60%since 2000
from 1,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
754 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Stephens City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,944
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,327
+35%since 2000
from $17,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,023)
Black6.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian1.6%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(270)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,481)
Black6.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(134)
Asian1.8%(33)
Other4.1%(75)
Diversity Score43.1%(788)
Diversity Score
43
+83%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens City, Virginia?

Stephens City, Virginia has about 1,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stephens City, Virginia?

The typical household in Stephens City, Virginia earns about $51,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens City, Virginia expensive?

In Stephens City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $204,200, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens City, Virginia?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens City, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens City, Virginia?

About 18.2% of people in Stephens City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephens City, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephens City, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 643 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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