Merrifield, VA

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2021 Population

19,075

2.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

1.5% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.58%

2.06% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$128,361

1.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$519,200

2.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Merrifield, VA had a population of 19.1k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $128,361. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Merrifield, VA grew from 18,523 to 19,075, a 2.98% increase and its median household income grew from $126,531 to $128,361, a 1.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Merrifield, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (33.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.88%), Other (Hispanic) (4.18%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%).

None of the households in Merrifield, 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.

79.9% of the residents in Merrifield, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Merrifield, VA was $519,200, and the homeownership rate was 37.7%.

Most people in Merrifield, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Merrifield, VA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Merrifield, VA is home to a population of 19.1k people, from which 79.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 40.3% of Merrifield, VA residents were born outside of the country (7.69k people).

In 2021, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.26k people) in Merrifield, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

79.9%

2021 Citizenship

77.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 79.9% of Merrifield, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Merrifield, VA was 77.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Merrifield, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.26k ± 959
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.4k ± 926
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 381

10.3%

Hispanic Population

1.97k people

10.3% of the people in Merrifield, VA are hispanic (1.97k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

40.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

41.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.61k people

As of 2021, 40.3% of Merrifield, VA residents (7.69k 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 Merrifield, VA was 41.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
294 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 123
Vietnam
99 ± 68

Merrifield, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Merrifield, VA employs 13k people. The largest industries in Merrifield, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,000 people), Public Administration (1,937 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,144 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($250,001), Information ($117,917), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,395).

Employment

Occupations

13k

2021 Value

± 1,046

4.71%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Merrifield, VA grew at a rate of 4.71%, from 12.4k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Merrifield, VA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2,394 people), Management Occupations (1,988 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,839 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Merrifield, 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

± 1,046

4.71%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Merrifield, VA grew at a rate of 4.71%, from 12.4k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Merrifield, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,000 people), Public Administration (1,937 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,144 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Merrifield, VA, though some of these residents may live in Merrifield, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$92,842

Median earning men ± $13,132

$67,165

Median earning women ± $6,914

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($125,395), Public Administration ($122,200), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,052).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($112,768), Information ($109,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,875).

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 Merrifield, VA was $519,200 in 2021, which is 2.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $535,100 to $519,200, a 2.97% decrease. The homeownership rate in Merrifield, VA is 37.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Merrifield, VA have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Merrifield, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$519,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$48,213

$3,353

Median Property Taxes

±$437

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

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

Rent vs Own

37.7%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 37.7% of the housing units in Merrifield, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Merrifield, 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 4617
Census Tract 4402.01

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

$128,361

Median Household Income

± $12,547

8.9k

Number of Households

± 788

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.9k households in Merrifield, VA grew to $128,361 from the previous year's value of $126,531.

The following chart displays the households in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, 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 (50.7%)
Worked At Home (22.3%)
Public Transit (13.1%)

In 2021, 50.7% of workers in Merrifield, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (13.1%).

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

31.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Merrifield, VA have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Merrifield, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Merrifield, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Merrifield, VA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Merrifield, VA (1.44k out of 19k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

94.7% of the population of Merrifield, VA has health coverage, with 70.5% on employee plans, 3.97% on Medicaid, 5.59% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1% 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 16.7% under 18 years, 37.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

70.5%

Employer Coverage

3.97%

Medicaid

5.59%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Merrifield, VA declined by 33% from 7.9% to 5.3%.

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