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Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County)

Virginia · 21,194 residents · 2.289 sq mi
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Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $367,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,194
−3%since 2023
from 21,828 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
9,259 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 9,536 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2023
from 36.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,884
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,897 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,186
+1%since 2023
from $40,602 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−4%since 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $309,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,828
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,789 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+14%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(3,188)
Black30.6%(6,681)
Hispanic / Latino46%(10,044)
Asian6.3%(1,386)
Other2.4%(529)
Diversity Score83.6%(18,244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(3,083)
Black28.6%(6,062)
Hispanic / Latino46%(9,749)
Asian7.9%(1,667)
Other3%(633)
Diversity Score84.8%(17,971)
Diversity Score
85
+1%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−2%since 2023
from 33.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Foreign born
42.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia has about 21,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

The typical household in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia earns about $91,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia expensive?

In Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia, the median home is worth about $367,200, and the typical rent is about $1,828 a month.

How educated are people in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia?

About 10.6% of people in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), 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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