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Tysons

Virginia · 26,374 residents · 4.265 sq mi
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Tysons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $561,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% 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
26,374
+9%since 2019
from 24,261 in 2019
2017 – 2024
Population density
6,184 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 5,688 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 35.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2017 – 2024
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202429K
201720202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,050
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,388 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2017 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,023
+2%since 2019
from $65,965 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$561,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $563,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2017 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,122
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,004 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
67.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−2%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2017 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic48%(11,649)
Black5.8%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,716)
Asian33.2%(8,064)
Other5.9%(1,432)
Diversity Score80.9%(19,626)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(12,455)
Black6.2%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,275)
Asian32.3%(8,528)
Other6.4%(1,681)
Diversity Score82.8%(21,831)
Diversity Score
83
+2%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2017 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
44.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
52.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
42.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tysons, Virginia?

Tysons, Virginia has about 26,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tysons, Virginia?

The typical household in Tysons, Virginia earns about $109,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tysons, Virginia expensive?

In Tysons, Virginia, the median home is worth about $561,700, and the typical rent is about $2,122 a month.

How educated are people in Tysons, Virginia?

About 81.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tysons, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tysons, Virginia?

About 6.1% of people in Tysons, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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