Lorton, VA

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2023 Population

21,961

0.399% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

2.89% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.49%

10.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$136,719

3.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$583,900

5.57% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,581

0.0756% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lorton, VA had a population of 22k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $136,719. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lorton, VA declined from 22,049 to 21,961, a −0.399% decrease and its median household income grew from $131,581 to $136,719, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lorton, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.72%).

None of the households in Lorton, 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.

91.8% of the residents in Lorton, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Lorton, VA was $583,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Lorton, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lorton, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lorton, VA is home to a population of 22k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 31.6% of Lorton, VA residents were born outside of the country (6.94k people).

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.61k people) in Lorton, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.13k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.8%

2023 Citizenship

91.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.8% of Lorton, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lorton, VA was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lorton, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.61k ± 1.1k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.13k ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.11k ± 1.18k

16.3%

Hispanic Population

3.57k people

16.3% of the people in Lorton, VA are hispanic (3.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lorton, 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

31.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.94k people

33.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.43k people

As of 2023, 31.6% of Lorton, VA residents (6.94k 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 Lorton, VA was 33.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,063 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
328 ± 153
Vietnam
252 ± 102

Lorton, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lorton, VA employs 10.6k people. The largest industries in Lorton, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,019 people), Public Administration (1,736 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,189 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($118,309), Utilities ($100,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,917).

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

10.6k

2023 Value

± 1,047

−0.0756%

1 Year decline

± 13.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorton, VA declined at a rate of −0.0756%, from 10.6k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lorton, VA, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,506 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1,487 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,256 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lorton, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.6k

2023 Value

± 1,047

−0.0756%

1 Year decline

± 13.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lorton, VA declined at a rate of −0.0756%, from 10.6k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lorton, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,019 people), Public Administration (1,736 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,189 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lorton, VA, though some of these residents may live in Lorton, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,373

Median earning men ± $12,687

$57,902

Median earning women ± $19,586

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($117,892), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,389), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($97,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($118,725), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,375), and Construction ($63,125).

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

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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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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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 Lorton, VA was $583,900 in 2023, which is 1.92 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $553,100 to $583,900, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Lorton, VA is 64.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lorton, VA have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lorton, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$583,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$24,835

$4,333

Median Property Taxes

±$516

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

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

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.2% of the housing units in Lorton, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4221.02
Census Tract 4221.01

The following map shows all of the places in Lorton, 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.

$136,719

Median Household Income

± $17,596

6.75k

Number of Households

± 774

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.75k households in Lorton, VA grew to $136,719 from the previous year's value of $131,581.

The following chart displays the households in Lorton, 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 Lorton, 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 (57.9%)
Worked At Home (22.3%)
Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2023, 57.9% of workers in Lorton, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lorton, VA have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Lorton, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lorton, VA (2.07k out of 21.8k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

90.8% of the population of Lorton, VA has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 6.2% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 8.95% 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 30.4% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.16%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

6.2%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

8.95%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lorton, VA declined by 3.77% from 9.52% to 9.16%.

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

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