McNair, VA

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2021 Population

20,980

0.982% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

31.1

4.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.54%

3.12% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$110,568

4.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$453,800

3.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, McNair, VA had a population of 21k people with a median age of 31.1 and a median household income of $110,568. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McNair, VA grew from 20,776 to 20,980, a 0.982% increase and its median household income grew from $106,204 to $110,568, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McNair, VA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (42.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.37%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%).

None of the households in McNair, 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.

69.9% of the residents in McNair, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in McNair, VA was $453,800, and the homeownership rate was 22.8%.

Most people in McNair, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McNair, VA was 2 cars per household.

United States Virginia Fairfax County, VA Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

McNair, VA is home to a population of 21k people, from which 69.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.5% of McNair, VA residents were born outside of the country (9.13k people).

In 2021, there were 1.38 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.92k people) in McNair, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.48k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

69.9%

2021 Citizenship

70%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 69.9% of McNair, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McNair, VA was 70%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McNair, VA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.92k ± 1.2k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.48k ± 899
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 630

10.8%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

10.8% of the people in McNair, VA are hispanic (2.26k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

43.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.13k people

45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.35k people

As of 2021, 43.5% of McNair, VA residents (9.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McNair, VA was 45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
520 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
178 ± 113
Vietnam
53 ± 54

McNair, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McNair, VA employs 13k people. The largest industries in McNair, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,060 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (957 people), and Educational Services (948 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($116,875), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($116,818), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,696).

Employment

Occupations

13k

2021 Value

± 998

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McNair, VA grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 12.6k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McNair, VA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,525 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,671 people), and Management Occupations (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McNair, 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

13k

2021 Value

± 998

3.29%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McNair, VA grew at a rate of 3.29%, from 12.6k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McNair, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,060 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (957 people), and Educational Services (948 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McNair, VA, though some of these residents may live in McNair, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$87,315

Median earning men ± $7,331

$50,325

Median earning women ± $6,370

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,591), Information ($105,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($118,261), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,722), and Information ($99,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% 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 $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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 Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (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 McNair, VA was $453,800 in 2021, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $440,500 to $453,800, a 3.02% increase. The homeownership rate in McNair, VA is 22.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McNair, VA have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McNair, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McNair, VA is $110,568. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in McNair, VA was Census Tract 4811.02 with a value of $131,417, followed by Census Tract 4811.01 and Census Tract 4811.04, with respective values of $109,770 and $108,135.

Property

$453,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,746

$1,895

Median Property Taxes

±$243

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

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

Rent vs Own

22.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 22.8% of the housing units in McNair, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 25.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McNair, 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 4811.02
Census Tract 4811.01
Census Tract 4811.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McNair, VA was Census Tract 4811.02 with a value of $131,417, followed by Census Tract 4811.01 and Census Tract 4811.04, with respective values of $109,770 and $108,135.

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

$110,568

Median Household Income

± $4,437

8.32k

Number of Households

± 745

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.32k households in McNair, VA grew to $110,568 from the previous year's value of $106,204.

The following chart displays the households in McNair, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (64.3%)
Worked At Home (16.1%)
Carpooled (8.97%)

In 2021, 64.3% of workers in McNair, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.97%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McNair, VA have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in McNair, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McNair, VA (1.16k out of 20.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

90.3% of the population of McNair, VA has health coverage, with 71.7% on employee plans, 7.29% on Medicaid, 1.74% on Medicare, 7.89% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see 901 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.12% decrease from the previous year (930 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 918 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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901 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfax County, VA

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see an average of 901 patients per year. This represents a 3.12% decrease from the previous year (930 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 36% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 3.51% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.6% were men and 46.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.74%

Uninsured

71.7%

Employer Coverage

7.29%

Medicaid

1.74%

Medicare

7.89%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McNair, VA grew by 2.7% from 9.48% to 9.74%.

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