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Lake of the Woods Micro

Lake of the Woods, VA · 1 counties · 40,083 residents (2025 est.) · 340.515 sq mi
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Lake of the Woods is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,008. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $364,200. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,822
+46%since 2000
from 25,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,083 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K25K30K35K39K1990201020202024Lake of the Woods
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,008
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,923
+113%since 2000
from $21,107 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+2%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+47%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(21,629)
Black13.7%(3,556)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(330)
Asian0.3%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(8,621)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(28,310)
Black10.1%(3,812)
Hispanic / Latino7%(2,650)
Asian1%(378)
Other7.1%(2,672)
Diversity Score52.4%(19,837)
Segregation Score18.1%(6,847)
Diversity Score
52
+57%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
−24%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

Lake of the WoodsCENTRAL7,984
What's inside

1 component county

Orange CountyCENTRAL40,083
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake of the Woods, VA?

Lake of the Woods, VA has about 37,822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake of the Woods, VA?

The typical household in Lake of the Woods, VA earns about $94,008 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake of the Woods, VA expensive?

In Lake of the Woods, VA, the median home is worth about $364,200, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Lake of the Woods, VA?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake of the Woods, VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake of the Woods, VA?

About 9.8% of people in Lake of the Woods, VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake of the Woods, VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake of the Woods, VA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,401 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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