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Wolf Trap

Virginia · 16,496 residents · 9.781 sq mi
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Wolf Trap is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $216,675. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 82% 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 $927,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 184% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,496
+18%since 2000
from 14,001 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+9%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Wolf Trap
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$216,675
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,782 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,676
+56%since 2000
from $56,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$927,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,406
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
4.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(11,822)
Black1.7%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(368)
Asian8.4%(1,170)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(4,139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(11,105)
Black1.7%(287)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(930)
Asian19%(3,126)
Other5.1%(847)
Diversity Score61.6%(10,155)
Diversity Score
62
+108%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
48.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolf Trap, Virginia?

Wolf Trap, Virginia has about 16,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolf Trap, Virginia?

The typical household in Wolf Trap, Virginia earns about $216,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolf Trap, Virginia expensive?

In Wolf Trap, Virginia, the median home is worth about $927,900, and the typical rent is about $3,406 a month.

How educated are people in Wolf Trap, Virginia?

About 82.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wolf Trap, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolf Trap, Virginia?

About 4.0% of people in Wolf Trap, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolf Trap, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolf Trap, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,363 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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