West Falls Church, VA

Census Place

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2024 Population
31,279
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.2
1.9% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
7.93%
1.04% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$134,978
2.85% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$706,800
7.3% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
17,289
0.0751% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in West Falls Church, 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.

83.8% of the residents in West Falls Church, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Falls Church, VA are Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage (94 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in West Falls Church, VA was $706,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in West Falls Church, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Falls Church, VA was 2 cars per household.

United StatesVirginiaFairfax County, VAWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVFairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VAFairfax County (Central)--Fairfax City & Burke PUMA, VAFairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

West Falls Church, VA is home to a population of 31.3k people, from which 83.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 35% of West Falls Church, VA residents were born outside of the country (11k people).

In 2024, there were 1.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in West Falls Church, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.13k Other (Hispanic) and 4.97k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.8%
2024 Citizenship
81.3%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 83.8% of West Falls Church, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Falls Church, VA was 81.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Falls Church, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.2k ± 1.19k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    6.13k ± 2.16k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.97k ± 694
36%
Hispanic Population
11.3k people

In 2024, there were 1.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in West Falls Church, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.13k Other (Hispanic) and 4.97k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

36% of the people in West Falls Church, VA are hispanic (11.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Falls Church, VA as a share of the total population.

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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

35%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
11k people
38%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.6k people

As of 2024, 35% of West Falls Church, VA residents (11k 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 West Falls Church, VA was 38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    529 ± 162
  2. Vietnam
    260 ± 106
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    153 ± 100

West Falls Church, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Falls Church, VA employs 17.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Falls Church, VA were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,083 people), Public Administration (2,242 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,657 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($137,417), Finance & Insurance ($119,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,420).

Employment

Occupations

17.3k
2024 Value
± 1,080
−0.0751%
1 Year decline
± 8.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Falls Church, VA declined at a rate of −0.0751%, from 17.3k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Falls Church, VA, are Management Occupations (2,218 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,720 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1,450 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Falls Church, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k
2024 Value
± 1,080
−0.0751%
1 Year decline
± 8.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Falls Church, VA declined at a rate of −0.0751%, from 17.3k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Falls Church, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,083 people), Public Administration (2,242 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,657 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Falls Church, VA, though some of these residents may live in West Falls Church, 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

$68,387
Median earning men ± $11,852
$70,734
Median earning women ± $11,370

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($138,333), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($118,873), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,054).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($237,896), Public Administration ($136,000), and Information ($125,893).

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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 West Falls Church, 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in West Falls Church, VA awarded 94 degrees. The student population of West Falls Church, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 21 male students and 66 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Falls Church, VA are Black or African American (56 and 59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 14.9%), White (9 and 9.57%), and Asian (8 and 8.51%).

The largest universities in West Falls Church, VA by number of degrees awarded are Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage (94 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Falls Church, VA are Massage Therapy (94 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 87 students enrolled in West Falls Church, VA, 24.1% men and 75.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 34 records, of which 70.6% were women and 29.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Massage Therapy
Most Common
94 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in West Falls Church, VA was Massage Therapy with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in West Falls Church, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
94 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage with 94 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 21 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Falls Church, VA, which is 0.288 times less than the 73 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 56 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Falls Church, VA was $706,800 in 2024, which is 2.12 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $658,700 to $706,800, a 7.3% increase. The homeownership rate in West Falls Church, VA is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Falls Church, VA have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Falls Church, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$706,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$24,244
$7,095
Median Property Taxes
±$561

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

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

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Rent vs Own

67.1%
Homeownership
2024
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 67.1% of the housing units in West Falls Church, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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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.
$134,978
Median Household Income
± $6,186
10.6k
Number of Households
± 764

In 2024, the median household income of the 10.6k households in West Falls Church, VA grew to $134,978 from the previous year's value of $131,236.

The following chart displays the households in West Falls Church, 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 West Falls Church, 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 (54.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (22.9%)
  3. Carpooled (13.4%)

In 2024, 54.9% of workers in West Falls Church, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.9%) and those who carpooled to work (13.4%).

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

28.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Falls Church, VA have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in West Falls Church, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Falls Church, VA (2.46k out of 31k 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 Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Falls Church, VA is Hispanic, followed by Other and Asian.

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

86.5% of the population of West Falls Church, VA has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 8.23% on non-group plans, and 1.42% 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% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.5%
Uninsured
54.4%
Employer Coverage
11.7%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
8.23%
Non-Group
1.42%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Falls Church, VA grew by 0.452% from 13.4% to 13.5%.

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