George Mason, VA

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2023 Population

9,954

0.629% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

20.8

0.478% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.9%

6.57% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$154,479

5.1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$687,800

2.64% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,377

4.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, George Mason, VA had a population of 9.95k people with a median age of 20.8 and a median household income of $154,479. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of George Mason, VA declined from 10,017 to 9,954, a −0.629% decrease and its median household income grew from $146,985 to $154,479, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in George Mason, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.68%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.98%).

None of the households in George Mason, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.5% of the residents in George Mason, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in George Mason, VA are George Mason University (232186) (10,335 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in George Mason, VA was $687,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in George Mason, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in George Mason, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

George Mason, VA is home to a population of 9.95k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.3% of George Mason, VA residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2023, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.93k people) in George Mason, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.56k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2023 Citizenship

93.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.5% of George Mason, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in George Mason, VA was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in George Mason, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in George Mason, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 381
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 270
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.56k ± 265

12.6%

Hispanic Population

1.26k people

12.6% of the people in George Mason, VA are hispanic (1.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in George Mason, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

20.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

As of 2023, 20.3% of George Mason, VA residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in George Mason, VA was 19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in George Mason, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
180 ± 63
Vietnam
101 ± 47
Gulf War (1990s)
44 ± 23

George Mason, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of George Mason, VA employs 4.38k people. The largest industries in George Mason, VA are Educational Services (819 people), Accommodation & Food Services (573 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (550 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($151,250), Finance & Insurance ($121,932), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,023).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.38k

2023 Value

± 432

4.46%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in George Mason, VA grew at a rate of 4.46%, from 4.19k employees to 4.38k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in George Mason, VA, are Management Occupations (572 people), Sales & Related Occupations (572 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (414 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of George Mason, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.38k

2023 Value

± 432

4.46%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in George Mason, VA grew at a rate of 4.46%, from 4.19k employees to 4.38k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in George Mason, VA, are Educational Services (819 people), Accommodation & Food Services (573 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (550 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of George Mason, VA, though some of these residents may live in George Mason, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,795

Median earning men ± $23,419

$20,452

Median earning women ± $3,603

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($153,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,214), and Information ($108,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($149,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,568), and Manufacturing ($95,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for George Mason, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in George Mason, VA awarded 10,335 degrees. The student population of George Mason, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 18,826 male students and 20,223 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in George Mason, VA are White (4,351 and 45.8%), followed by Asian (1,845 and 19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,349 and 14.2%), and Black or African American (1,045 and 11%).

The largest universities in George Mason, VA by number of degrees awarded are George Mason University (232186) (10,335 and 100%).

The most popular majors in George Mason, VA are General Psychology (476 and 4.61%), Information Technology (451 and 4.36%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (434 and 4.2%).

The median tuition cost in George Mason, VA for a public four year colleges is $9,795 for in-state students and $33,960 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in George Mason, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 39,049 (48.2% men and 51.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 39,049 students enrolled in George Mason, VA, 48.2% men and 51.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,374 records, of which 51.9% were women and 48.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
371 degrees awarded
General Psychology
405 degrees awarded
Information Technology
398 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in George Mason, VA was Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods with 371 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in George Mason, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

George Mason University (232186)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10,335 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George Mason University (232186) with 10,335 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,456 men were awarded degrees from institutions in George Mason, VA, which is 0.758 times less than the 5,879 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,351 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,845 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,795) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,606) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,314) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in George Mason, VA was $687,800 in 2023, which is 2.27 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $670,100 to $687,800, a 2.64% increase. The homeownership rate in George Mason, VA is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in George Mason, VA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in George Mason, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$687,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$26,493

$1,372

Median Property Taxes

±$212

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In George Mason, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in George Mason, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.6% of the housing units in George Mason, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in George Mason, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4406

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in George Mason, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$154,479

Median Household Income

± $25,779

1.72k

Number of Households

± 241

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.72k households in George Mason, VA grew to $154,479 from the previous year's value of $146,985.

The following chart displays the households in George Mason, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for George Mason, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (44.9%)
Worked At Home (23.5%)
Walked (13.6%)

In 2023, 44.9% of workers in George Mason, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.5%) and those who walked to work (13.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in George Mason, VA have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.01% of the workforce in George Mason, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in George Mason, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in George Mason, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in George Mason, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in George Mason, VA (248 out of 5.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in George Mason, VA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of George Mason, VA has health coverage, with 63.7% on employee plans, 5.92% on Medicaid, 4.75% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 5.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see 905 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.444% increase from the previous year (901 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 884 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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905 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfax County, VA

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see an average of 905 patients per year. This represents a 0.444% increase from the previous year (901 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfax County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 43.5% between 18 and 34 years, 22.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.91% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.31%

Uninsured

63.7%

Employer Coverage

5.92%

Medicaid

4.75%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

5.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in George Mason, VA grew by 5.07% from 6.96% to 7.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in George Mason, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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