Tysons, VA

Census Place

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2024 Population
28,936
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.5
1.11% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
7.94%
18.8% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$129,818
0.487% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$640,000
0.0781% 1-year decline
2024 Employed Population
17,509
1.15% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Tysons, 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.

79.4% of the residents in Tysons, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tysons, VA are Chamberlain University-Virginia (188 degrees awarded in 2023), Washington University of Science and Technology (163 degrees), and The Esthetic Institute (160 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Tysons, VA was $640,000, and the homeownership rate was 34.3%.

Most people in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Tysons, VA was 1 car per household.

United StatesVirginiaFairfax County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVFairfax County (North Central)--Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VAFairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

Tysons, VA is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 79.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 41.5% of Tysons, VA residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2024, there were 1.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13k people) in Tysons, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

79.4%
2024 Citizenship
78.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 79.4% of Tysons, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tysons, VA was 78.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tysons, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13k ± 1.02k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.23k ± 903
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.21k ± 900
12.9%
Hispanic Population
3.72k people

In 2024, there were 1.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13k people) in Tysons, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.9% of the people in Tysons, VA are hispanic (3.72k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,827 ± 8,012 people
  2. India
    97,961 ± 7,641 people
  3. Mexico
    63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

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Foreign-Born Population

41.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
12k people
42.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12k people

As of 2024, 41.5% of Tysons, VA residents (12k 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 Tysons, VA was 42.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    828 ± 272
  2. Vietnam
    254 ± 144
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    195 ± 100

Tysons, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tysons, VA employs 17.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tysons, VA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,980 people), Public Administration (1,956 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,856 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Information ($130,625), and Public Administration ($130,152).

Employment

Occupations

17.5k
2024 Value
± 1,149
1.15%
1 Year growth
± 9.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 17.3k employees to 17.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tysons, VA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,552 people), Management Occupations (2,958 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tysons, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.5k
2024 Value
± 1,149
1.15%
1 Year growth
± 9.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 1.15%, from 17.3k employees to 17.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tysons, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,980 people), Public Administration (1,956 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,856 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tysons, VA, though some of these residents may live in Tysons, 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

$103,342
Median earning men ± $7,241
$87,309
Median earning women ± $7,597

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($135,455), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($117,231), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($151,118), Public Administration ($127,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,743).

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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

Voting results are not available for Tysons, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Tysons, VA awarded 881 degrees. The student population of Tysons, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 995 male students and 1,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tysons, VA are Black or African American (192 and 28.4%), Asian (180 and 26.6%), White (135 and 20%), and Hispanic or Latino (91 and 13.5%).

The largest universities in Tysons, VA by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-Virginia (188 and 21.3%), Washington University of Science and Technology (163 and 18.5%), and The Esthetic Institute (160 and 18.2%).

The most popular majors in Tysons, VA are Registered Nursing (188 and 21.3%), Massage Therapy (149 and 16.9%), and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (116 and 13.2%).

The median tuition cost in Tysons, VA for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Tysons, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 12.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 95.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,620 (38% men and 62% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,620 students enrolled in Tysons, VA, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 1,126 records, of which 39.6% were women and 60.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Massage Therapy
    149 degrees awarded
  2. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    114 degrees awarded
  3. Master Aesthetician
    46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Tysons, VA was Massage Therapy with 149 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Chamberlain University-Virginia
    188 degrees awarded
  2. Washington University of Science and Technology
    163 degrees awarded
  3. The Esthetic Institute
    160 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-Virginia with 188 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tysons, VA, which is 0.299 times less than the 678 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 180 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,165) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tysons, VA was $640,000 in 2024, which is 1.92 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $640,500 to $640,000, a 0.0781% decrease. The homeownership rate in Tysons, VA is 34.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tysons, VA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tysons, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$640,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$42,319
$4,916
Median Property Taxes
±$487

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

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Rent vs Own

34.3%
Homeownership
2024
63.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 34.3% of the housing units in Tysons, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.7%.

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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.
$129,818
Median Household Income
± $9,808
14.3k
Number of Households
± 1,038

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.3k households in Tysons, VA grew to $129,818 from the previous year's value of $129,189.

The following chart displays the households in Tysons, 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 Tysons, VA is from Virginia.
0.472
2023 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (49.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (34.2%)
  3. Walked (5.4%)

In 2024, 49.6% of workers in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (34.2%) and those who walked to work (5.4%).

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

26.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tysons, VA have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.76% of the workforce in Tysons, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tysons, VA (2.29k out of 28.9k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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

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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Health

95% of the population of Tysons, VA has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 5.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.4% 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, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 30.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

4.96%
Uninsured
65%
Employer Coverage
5.3%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tysons, VA grew by 11.8% from 4.44% to 4.96%.

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