Population 89,070 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ashburn
Household size in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Ashburn holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.05 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Ashburn are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.8% of households in Ashburn, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Ashburn has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ashburn
Renters in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Ashburn own their homes; 29.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than one in five owners (22.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Ashburn are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Ashburn has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ashburn is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only seven of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,740 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,827 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,312 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,794 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,054 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ashburn costs $2,794 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,054 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ashburn
Bachelor's degrees in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Ashburn is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ashburn: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Ashburn has a higher share of high school graduates than most Virginia cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ashburn
| Period | Ashburn | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Ashburn has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ashburn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn | 2.84 | 40.5 | 6.8% | 29.9% | 3.4% | 2005 | $2,794 | 70.1% | 95.9% | 3.0% |
| Broadlands | 3.22 | 37.9 | 5.2% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 2003 | $2,676 | 77.2% | 99.0% | 3.2% |
| Lansdowne | 2.93 | 43.5 | 7.6% | 24.7% | 4.5% | 2005 | $2,895 | 67.3% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| Brambleton | 3.05 | 39.3 | 5.8% | 16.1% | 0.9% | 2012 | $2,776 | 80.6% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Dulles Town Center | 2.54 | 35.0 | 16.4% | 70.0% | 5.3% | 2003 | $2,460 | 60.1% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Sycolin | 3.68 | 37.6 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2011 | $2,996 | 84.8% | 99.4% | 2.8% |
| Countryside | 2.92 | 37.0 | 9.9% | 25.7% | 5.1% | 1993 | $2,199 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Sterling | 2.90 | 35.8 | 9.9% | 25.1% | 4.9% | 1997 | $2,328 | 56.4% | 88.0% | 4.3% |
| Arcola | 3.21 | 37.1 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 5.0% | 2013 | $2,303 | 71.4% | 92.3% | 0.2% |
| Cascades | 2.75 | 40.2 | 5.0% | 26.7% | 4.9% | 1995 | $2,608 | 69.0% | 98.5% | 3.6% |
| Sugarland | 3.13 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 3.6% | 1997 | $2,990 | 61.5% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ashburn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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