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Woodbridge

Virginia · 44,668 residents · 9.022 sq mi
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Woodbridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,846. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,400. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,668
+40%since 2000
from 31,941 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,951 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 3,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
+8%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
012K24K37K49K1990201020202024Woodbridge
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,846
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,508
+69%since 2000
from $19,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,665
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+75%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(15,726)
Black23%(7,336)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(6,091)
Asian4.8%(1,540)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.8%(25,491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(8,929)
Black21.3%(9,519)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(20,329)
Asian8.4%(3,733)
Other4.4%(1,970)
Diversity Score87%(38,862)
Diversity Score
87
+9%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 79.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
39.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbridge, Virginia?

Woodbridge, Virginia has about 44,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodbridge, Virginia?

The typical household in Woodbridge, Virginia earns about $76,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbridge, Virginia expensive?

In Woodbridge, Virginia, the median home is worth about $303,400, and the typical rent is about $1,665 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbridge, Virginia?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbridge, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbridge, Virginia?

About 10.7% of people in Woodbridge, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbridge, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbridge, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,267 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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