Loudoun County, VA

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2020 Population

405,312

2.58% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.5

0.829% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

3.23%

4.89% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$147,111

3.38% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$534,600

5.22% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

220,064

2.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Loudoun County, VA had a population of 405k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $147,111. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Loudoun County, VA grew from 395,134 to 405,312, a 2.58% increase and its median household income grew from $142,299 to $147,111, a 3.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Loudoun County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.43%), White (Hispanic) (7.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.93%).

None of the households in Loudoun County, 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.

89.8% of the residents in Loudoun County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Loudoun County, VA are Divine Mercy University (445869) (78 degrees awarded in 2020) and Patrick Henry College (38 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Loudoun County, VA was $534,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Loudoun County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Loudoun County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Loudoun County, VA borders Frederick County, MD, Montgomery County, MD, Washington County, MD, Clarke County, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Fauquier County, VA, Prince William County, VA, and Jefferson County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Loudoun County, VA is home to a population of 405k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 25.2% of Loudoun County, VA residents were born outside of the country (102k people).

In 2020, there were 2.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (223k people) in Loudoun County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 30.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2020 Citizenship

89.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 89.8% of Loudoun County, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Loudoun County, VA was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Loudoun County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
223k ± 379
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
77.3k ± 1.27k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
30.1k ± 717

13.6%

Hispanic Population

55.2k people

13.6% of the people in Loudoun County, VA are hispanic (55.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Foreign-Born Population

25.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

102k people

24.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

96.8k people

As of 2020, 25.2% of Loudoun County, VA residents (102k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Loudoun County, VA was 24.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
8,279 ± 802
Gulf War (1990s)
5,354 ± 508
Vietnam
4,255 ± 448

Loudoun County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Loudoun County, VA employs 220k people. The largest industries in Loudoun County, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (55,095 people), Educational Services (19,405 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,311 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($120,430), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,934), and Public Administration ($114,747).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

220k

2020 Value

± 3,699

2.36%

1 Year growth

± 2.19%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Loudoun County, VA grew at a rate of 2.36%, from 215k employees to 220k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Loudoun County, VA, are Management Occupations (36,490 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (30,204 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (23,110 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Loudoun County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

220k

2020 Value

± 3,699

2.36%

1 Year growth

± 2.19%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Loudoun County, VA grew at a rate of 2.36%, from 215k employees to 220k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Loudoun County, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (55,095 people), Educational Services (19,405 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,311 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Loudoun County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Loudoun County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$93,579

Median earning men ± $2,661

$52,860

Median earning women ± $1,450

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($128,594), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($125,861), and Public Administration ($125,326).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($97,692), Information ($94,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,206).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,302
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
4,204
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,694
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.66M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$2.06M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.74M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Loudoun County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Loudoun County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Loudoun County, VA awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Loudoun County, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 308 male students and 424 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Loudoun County, VA are White (80 and 70.2%), followed by Unknown (15 and 13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 9.65%), and Asian (6 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in Loudoun County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Divine Mercy University (445869) (78 and 67.2%) and Patrick Henry College (38 and 32.8%).

The most popular majors in Loudoun County, VA are General Psychology (37 and 31.9%), Mental Health Counseling (24 and 20.7%), and Clinical Psychology (17 and 14.7%).

The median tuition cost in Loudoun County, VA for private four year colleges is $28,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Loudoun County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 732 (42.1% men and 57.9% 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

In 2020 there were 732 students enrolled in Loudoun County, VA, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 457 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Clinical Psychology
13 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majors awarded
Mental Health Counseling
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Loudoun County, VA was Clinical Psychology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Loudoun County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Divine Mercy University (445869)
78 degrees awarded
Patrick Henry College
38 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Divine Mercy University (445869) with 78 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Loudoun County, VA, which is 0.871 times less than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 80 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 15 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) 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 2020, 0.823% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.842% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.66M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.41M).

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 Loudoun County, VA was $534,600 in 2020, which is 2.33 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $508,100 to $534,600, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Loudoun County, VA is 77.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Loudoun County, VA have an average commute time of 34.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Loudoun County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Loudoun County, VA is $147,111. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Loudoun County, VA was Census Tract 6112.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 6110.09 and Census Tract 6106.02, with respective values of $245,515 and $209,602.

In 2021, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.6%.

Housing

Property

$534,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,152

$103,019

Median Property Taxes

±$1,872

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2020

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77.7% of the housing units in Loudoun County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Loudoun County, 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 6112.08
Census Tract 6110.09
Census Tract 6106.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Loudoun County, VA was Census Tract 6112.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 6110.09 and Census Tract 6106.02, with respective values of $245,515 and $209,602.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Loudoun County, 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.

$147,111

Median Household Income

± $3,537

133k

Number of Households

± 2,524

In 2020, the median household income of the 133k households in Loudoun County, VA grew to $147,111 from the previous year's value of $142,299.

The following chart displays the households in Loudoun County, 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 Loudoun County, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (8.63%)

In 2020, 72.1% of workers in Loudoun County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.63%).

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

34.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Loudoun County, VA have a longer commute time (34.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.09% of the workforce in Loudoun County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

3.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Loudoun County, VA (13k out of 403k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 3.2% of the children was living in poverty in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 7.11 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Loudoun County, VA has health coverage, with 69.8% on employee plans, 4.18% on Medicaid, 6.15% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Loudoun County, VA see 1304 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.929% increase from the previous year (1292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1493 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,304 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Loudoun County, VA

Primary care physicians in Loudoun County, VA see an average of 1,304 patients per year. This represents a 0.929% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 43.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.34% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

69.8%

Employer Coverage

4.18%

Medicaid

6.15%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Loudoun County, VA declined by 3.37% from 5.73% to 5.54%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 24.2 in Loudoun County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Loudoun County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 22.8% in Loudoun County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Loudoun County, VA.

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