Newington Forest, VA

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    2024 Population
    12,316
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    2.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.08%
    15.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $149,107
    0.987% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $592,200
    0.989% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    6,321
    0.573% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Newington Forest, 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.

    92.1% of the residents in Newington Forest, VA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Newington Forest, VA was $592,200, and the homeownership rate was 89.7%.

    Most people in Newington Forest, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Newington Forest, VA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaFairfax County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVFairfax County (Southwest)--Centreville (Southeast) & Lorton PUMA, VAFairfax County (South Central)--Springfield (South), West Springfield & Franconia PUMA, VAFairfax County (Central)--Fairfax City & Burke PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Newington Forest, VA is home to a population of 12.3k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 24.8% of Newington Forest, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.06k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.43k people) in Newington Forest, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.91k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.1% of Newington Forest, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Newington Forest, VA was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newington Forest, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.43k ± 420
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      1.91k ± 377
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.16k ± 653
    17.9%
    Hispanic Population
    2.21k people

    In 2024, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.43k people) in Newington Forest, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.91k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.9% of the people in Newington Forest, VA are hispanic (2.21k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Newington Forest, 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

    24.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.06k people
    24.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.04k people

    As of 2024, 24.8% of Newington Forest, VA residents (3.06k 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 Newington Forest, VA was 24.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      459 ± 133
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      213 ± 83
    3. Vietnam
      149 ± 85

    Newington Forest, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Newington Forest, VA.

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of Newington Forest, VA has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 4.99% on Medicaid, 8.22% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 4.45% 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, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.42%
    Uninsured
    62.9%
    Employer Coverage
    4.99%
    Medicaid
    8.22%
    Medicare
    14%
    Non-Group
    4.45%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newington Forest, VA grew by 15.6% from 4.69% to 5.42%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, VA employs 6.32k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Newington Forest, VA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,225 people), Public Administration (871 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (683 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($137,246), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($123,750), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,042).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.32k
    2024 Value
    ± 598
    0.573%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newington Forest, VA grew at a rate of 0.573%, from 6.29k employees to 6.32k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newington Forest, VA, are Management Occupations (861 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (821 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (775 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newington Forest, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.32k
    2024 Value
    ± 598
    0.573%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newington Forest, VA grew at a rate of 0.573%, from 6.29k employees to 6.32k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newington Forest, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,225 people), Public Administration (871 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (683 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newington Forest, VA, though some of these residents may live in Newington Forest, 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

    $79,788
    Median earning men ± $10,131
    $69,205
    Median earning women ± $11,574

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($136,616), Other Services Except Public Administration ($132,889), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($112,458).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($143,276), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,250).

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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 Newington Forest, VA was $592,200 in 2024, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $586,400 to $592,200, a 0.989% increase. The homeownership rate in Newington Forest, VA is 89.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Newington Forest, VA have an average commute time of 33.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newington Forest, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $592,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$39,919
    $3,822
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$352

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

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    Rent vs Own

    89.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 89.7% of the housing units in Newington Forest, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newington Forest, 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.
    $149,107
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,607
    4.26k
    Number of Households
    ± 419

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.26k households in Newington Forest, VA grew to $149,107 from the previous year's value of $147,650.

    The following chart displays the households in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, 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 (64.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (24.5%)
    3. Public Transit (4.64%)

    In 2024, 64.9% of workers in Newington Forest, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.64%).

    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

    33.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Newington Forest, VA have a longer commute time (33.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Newington Forest, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newington Forest, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    3.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newington Forest, VA (377 out of 12.2k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newington Forest, VA is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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