Lake Ridge, VA

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    2024 Population
    46,049
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38
    1.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.82%
    0.802% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $127,154
    5.22% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $471,200
    4.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    24,019
    3.45% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lake Ridge, 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.

    91.4% of the residents in Lake Ridge, VA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lake Ridge, VA was $471,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

    Most people in Lake Ridge, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Ridge, VA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaPrince William County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVFairfax County (Southwest)--Centreville (Southeast) & Lorton PUMA, VAPrince William County (Northeast) PUMA, VAPrince William County (East) PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Lake Ridge, VA is home to a population of 46k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 25% of Lake Ridge, VA residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.5k people) in Lake Ridge, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.4% of Lake Ridge, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Ridge, VA was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Ridge, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      19.5k ± 1.25k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      8.83k ± 1.53k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      4.08k ± 877
    21.2%
    Hispanic Population
    9.78k people

    In 2024, there were 2.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.5k people) in Lake Ridge, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    21.2% of the people in Lake Ridge, VA are hispanic (9.78k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lake Ridge, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11.5k people
    24.8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11.1k people

    As of 2024, 25% of Lake Ridge, VA residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Ridge, VA was 24.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,119 ± 356
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      792 ± 198
    3. Vietnam
      731 ± 184

    Lake Ridge, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lake Ridge, VA.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Lake Ridge, VA has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 6.91% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 5.76% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.22%
    Uninsured
    52.9%
    Employer Coverage
    10.4%
    Medicaid
    6.91%
    Medicare
    15.8%
    Non-Group
    5.76%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Ridge, VA grew by 16.6% from 7.06% to 8.22%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Lake Ridge, VA employs 24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lake Ridge, VA were Public Administration (3,252 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,214 people), and Educational Services (2,771 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($129,167), Utilities ($123,523), and Manufacturing ($99,667).

    Employment

    Occupations

    24k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,313
    3.45%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Ridge, VA grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 23.2k employees to 24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Ridge, VA, are Management Occupations (3,321 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,604 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,563 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Ridge, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    24k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,313
    3.45%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Ridge, VA grew at a rate of 3.45%, from 23.2k employees to 24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Ridge, VA, are Public Administration (3,252 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,214 people), and Educational Services (2,771 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Ridge, VA, though some of these residents may live in Lake Ridge, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $80,421
    Median earning men ± $5,423
    $56,820
    Median earning women ± $6,443

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($140,048), Manufacturing ($116,228), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,179).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($120,917), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($97,022), and Construction ($67,744).

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lake Ridge, VA was $471,200 in 2024, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $452,800 to $471,200, a 4.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Ridge, VA is 76.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lake Ridge, VA have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Ridge, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $471,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,325
    $12,238
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$671

    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 Lake Ridge, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    76.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.4% of the housing units in Lake Ridge, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $127,154
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,913
    16k
    Number of Households
    ± 923

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16k households in Lake Ridge, VA grew to $127,154 from the previous year's value of $120,844.

    The following chart displays the households in Lake Ridge, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Ridge, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.9%)
    3. Carpooled (9.45%)

    In 2024, 66.9% of workers in Lake Ridge, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.45%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    35.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lake Ridge, VA have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Lake Ridge, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Ridge, VA (2.67k out of 45.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Ridge, VA is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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.

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