George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

182,231

1.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

0.576% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.45%

4.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$111,071

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$371,300

3.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

90,544

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA had a population of 182k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $111,071. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew from 179,244 to 182,231, a 1.67% increase and its median household income grew from $104,501 to $111,071, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.95%), Other (Hispanic) (5.63%), and White (Hispanic) (4.83%).

15.6% of the households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, 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.

94.5% of the residents in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are University of Mary Washington (1,268 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was $371,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.6 minutes. The average car ownership in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA borders La Plata Town & Waldorf PUMA, MD, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, George Washington Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, Linton Hall & Gainesville PUMA, VA, and Dale City, Lake Ridge & Woodbridge PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 182k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.4% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (20.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are Spanish (16,098 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,144 households), and German (947 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,935

Women

49.9%

91,209

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 182,144 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

94.5%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 561
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.3k ± 1.04k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.2k

13.7%

Hispanic Population

24.9k people

13.7% of the people in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are hispanic (24.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,456 ± 1,208 people
El Salvador
2,313 ± 1,173 people
Ghana
892 ± 731 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,456 George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,313 and Ghana with 892.

Foreign-Born Population

11.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.7k people

10.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.3k people

As of 2021, 11.4% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents (20.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,098 households (9.44%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,144 households (0.671%)
German
947 households (0.555%)

15.6% of the households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 9.44% of the households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
12,185 ± 924
Gulf War (1990s)
4,487 ± 574
Vietnam
2,921 ± 326

George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA employs 90.5k people. The largest industries in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are National security & international affairs (9,092 people), Construction (6,185 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,119 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($155,605), Other administrative & other support services ($139,158), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($127,621).

Males in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,949. The income inequality in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,760

Women

44.8%

49,055

Men

55.2%

The workforce of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA in 2020 was 88,815 people, with 44.8% woman, and 55.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

90.5k

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 88.8k employees to 90.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (3,259 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,592 people), and Software developers (2,286 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90.5k

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 88.8k employees to 90.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, are National security & international affairs (9,092 people), Construction (6,185 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (6,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,625

Median earning men ± $3,322

$41,994

Median earning women ± $1,653

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($117,544), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,981), and Information ($73,623).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($94,655), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,462), and Wholesale Trade ($61,261).

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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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

In 2021, universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA awarded 1,268 degrees. The student population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,386 male students and 2,570 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are White (899 and 71.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (109 and 8.69%), Black or African American (84 and 6.7%), and Two or More Races (66 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary Washington (1,268 and 100%).

The most popular majors in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are General Business Administration & Management (155 and 12.2%), General Psychology (116 and 9.15%), and General Biological Sciences (101 and 7.97%).

The median tuition cost in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA for a public four year colleges is $8,678 for in-state students and $25,104 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,956 (35% men and 65% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,956 students enrolled in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,669 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
116 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
101 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
135 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was General Psychology with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mary Washington

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,268 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary Washington with 1,268 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, which is 0.433 times less than the 885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 899 degrees mean that there were 8.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 109 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,678) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,122) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.261% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.626% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA in 2021 were Some college (33.8k), High School or Equivalent (32.9k), and Bachelors Degree (29.9k).

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 George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was $371,300 in 2021, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $358,100 to $371,300, a 3.69% increase. The homeownership rate in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 37.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is $111,071. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$371,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,026

$43,039

Median Property Taxes

±$1,434

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 George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.9% of the housing units in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, 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.

$111,071

Median Household Income

± $3,119

60.7k

Number of Households

± 1,876

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.7k households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew to $111,071 from the previous year's value of $104,501.

The following chart displays the households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, 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

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.137% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.6%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (11.9%)

In 2021, 68.6% of workers in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (11.9%).

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

37.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (37.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 8.82% of the workforce in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA (11.3k out of 176k 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 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is White, followed by Hispanic 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

92.4% of the population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 51.7% on employee plans, 7.63% on Medicaid, 7.28% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 9.2% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

7.64%

Uninsured

51.7%

Employer Coverage

7.63%

Medicaid

7.28%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

9.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA declined by 6.51% from 8.17% to 7.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.