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Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County)

Virginia · 20,859 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 $73,507. Population has declined 14% since 2019. Median home value is $255,100. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,859
−14%since 2019
from 24,351 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
9,113 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 10,638 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+10%since 2019
from 31.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,507
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,622 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,878
+14%since 2019
from $26,099 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
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
$255,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $301,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,577
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,632 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
46.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−13%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15%(3,651)
Black30%(7,301)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(9,867)
Asian9.6%(2,328)
Other4.9%(1,204)
Diversity Score89%(21,668)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(3,211)
Black30.4%(6,338)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(8,491)
Asian9.5%(1,990)
Other3.5%(732)
Diversity Score88.2%(18,388)
Diversity Score
88
−1%since 2019
from 89 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
−2%since 2019
from 37.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
39.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia has about 20,859 residents according to the 2020 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 $73,507 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 $255,100, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.

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

About 28.4% 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 12.8% of people in Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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