Loudoun County, VA

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2021 Population

413,574

2.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.32%

2.94% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$156,821

6.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$569,100

6.45% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

223,287

1.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Loudoun County, VA had a population of 414k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $156,821. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Loudoun County, VA grew from 405,312 to 413,574, a 2.04% increase and its median household income grew from $147,111 to $156,821, a 6.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Loudoun County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (19.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.32%), White (Hispanic) (5.72%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%).

None of the households in Loudoun County, 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.

89.7% of the residents in Loudoun County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Loudoun County, VA are Divine Mercy University (445869) (92 degrees awarded in 2021) and Patrick Henry College (61 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Loudoun County, VA was $569,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Loudoun County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Loudoun County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Loudoun County, VA borders Frederick County, MD, Montgomery County, MD, Washington County, MD, Clarke County, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Fauquier County, VA, Prince William County, VA, and Jefferson County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Loudoun County, VA is home to a population of 414k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.5% of Loudoun County, VA residents were born outside of the country (105k people).

In 2021, there were 2.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (224k people) in Loudoun County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 30.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%

2021 Citizenship

89.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.7% of Loudoun County, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Loudoun County, VA was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Loudoun County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
224k ± 572
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
82.3k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 750

13.7%

Hispanic Population

56.8k people

13.7% of the people in Loudoun County, VA are hispanic (56.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

25.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

105k people

25.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

102k people

As of 2021, 25.5% of Loudoun County, VA residents (105k 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 Loudoun County, VA was 25.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9,072 ± 854
Gulf War (1990s)
4,991 ± 579
Vietnam
4,086 ± 377

Loudoun County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Loudoun County, VA employs 223k people. The largest industries in Loudoun County, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (56,366 people), Educational Services (19,929 people), and Public Administration (18,102 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($125,571), Information ($124,160), and Public Administration ($122,723).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

223k

2021 Value

± 3,681

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Loudoun County, VA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 220k employees to 223k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Loudoun County, VA, are Management Occupations (37,488 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (32,059 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (23,588 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Loudoun County, 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

223k

2021 Value

± 3,681

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Loudoun County, VA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 220k employees to 223k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Loudoun County, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (56,366 people), Educational Services (19,929 people), and Public Administration (18,102 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Loudoun County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Loudoun County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$100,866

Median earning men ± $2,101

$57,321

Median earning women ± $1,759

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($137,135), Information ($135,469), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($134,834).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($102,622), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,172), and Information ($92,039).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,302
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
4,204
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,694
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.66M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$2.06M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.74M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Loudoun County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Loudoun County, VA 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 Loudoun County, VA awarded 153 degrees. The student population of Loudoun County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 335 male students and 449 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Loudoun County, VA are White (117 and 78%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13 and 8.67%), Asian (7 and 4.67%), and Black or African American (6 and 4%).

The largest universities in Loudoun County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Divine Mercy University (445869) (92 and 60.1%) and Patrick Henry College (61 and 39.9%).

The most popular majors in Loudoun County, VA are Mental Health Counseling (41 and 26.8%), General Psychology (36 and 23.5%), and Strategic Intelligence (21 and 13.7%).

The median tuition cost in Loudoun County, VA for private four year colleges is $28,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Loudoun County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 53.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 784 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 784 students enrolled in Loudoun County, VA, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 440 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Clinical Psychology
10 degrees awarded
Mental Health Counseling
41 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Loudoun County, VA was Clinical Psychology with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Loudoun County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Divine Mercy University (445869)
92 degrees awarded
Patrick Henry College
61 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Divine Mercy University (445869) with 92 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 69 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Loudoun County, VA, which is 0.821 times less than the 84 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 117 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) 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

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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 Loudoun County, VA was $569,100 in 2021, which is 2.32 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $534,600 to $569,100, a 6.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Loudoun County, VA is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Loudoun County, VA have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Loudoun County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Loudoun County, VA is $156,821. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Loudoun County, VA was Census Tract 6110.09 with a value of $249,844, followed by Census Tract 6112.08 and Census Tract 6103, with respective values of $247,045 and $225,613.

In 2022, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.83%.

Housing

Property

$569,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,673

$105,236

Median Property Taxes

±$1,824

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

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

Rent vs Own

77.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.6% of the housing units in Loudoun County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Loudoun County, 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 6110.09
Census Tract 6112.08
Census Tract 6103

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Loudoun County, VA was Census Tract 6110.09 with a value of $249,844, followed by Census Tract 6112.08 and Census Tract 6103, with respective values of $247,045 and $225,613.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Loudoun County, 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.

$156,821

Median Household Income

± $2,662

136k

Number of Households

± 2,485

In 2021, the median household income of the 136k households in Loudoun County, VA grew to $156,821 from the previous year's value of $147,111.

The following chart displays the households in Loudoun County, 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 Loudoun County, 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 (67.4%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)
Carpooled (8.28%)

In 2021, 67.4% of workers in Loudoun County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

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

33.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Loudoun County, VA have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.45% of the workforce in Loudoun County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.83%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

3.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Loudoun County, VA (13.7k out of 411k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Loudoun County, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 3.1% of the children was living in poverty in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Loudoun County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 7.11 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Loudoun County, VA has health coverage, with 70.2% on employee plans, 4.51% on Medicaid, 6.23% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Loudoun County, VA see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1304 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1448 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 572 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Loudoun County, VA

Primary care physicians in Loudoun County, VA see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1,304 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Loudoun County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.6% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.43% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.5%

Uninsured

70.2%

Employer Coverage

4.51%

Medicaid

6.23%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Loudoun County, VA declined by 0.63% from 5.54% to 5.5%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 22.2 in Loudoun County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Loudoun County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.8% in Loudoun County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Loudoun County, VA.

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