Population 9,274 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Lee
Household size in Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.43 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Fort Lee holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 21.4 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.5 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.7 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 20.7, Fort Lee is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 23.0, even as the national median rose. No other Virginia city with 5,000+ people is younger.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Fort Lee: 26.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Fort Lee
Renters in Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Lee rent: 90.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 2.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.5% of the housing in Fort Lee, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fort Lee is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Fort Lee has newer homes than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,224 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,406 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,642 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,859 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$635 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Fort Lee runs $1,859 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $635 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Fort Lee
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Fort Lee than nationally: 27.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.0% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fort Lee: 99.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Fort Lee has the highest share of high school graduates of any Virginia city with 5,000+ people.
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 Fort Lee
| Period | Fort Lee | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fort Lee has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 12 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Fort Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lee | 2.79 | 20.7 | 26.1% | 90.4% | 27.5% | 1996 | $1,859 | 27.8% | 99.5% | 1.6% |
| Prince George | 2.64 | 34.3 | 18.7% | 25.0% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,421 | 30.3% | 93.5% | 5.8% |
| Hopewell | 2.48 | 37.4 | 19.6% | 38.4% | 16.2% | 1974 | $1,248 | 16.8% | 89.5% | 8.4% |
| Colonial Heights | 2.54 | 40.2 | 14.9% | 27.3% | 8.1% | 1975 | $1,581 | 31.1% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| Kenwood | 1.77 | 39.9 | 23.4% | 50.1% | 100.0% | 1994 | $1,145 | 2.4% | 75.3% | 23.4% |
| Petersburg | 2.46 | 37.8 | 17.8% | 47.0% | 17.9% | 1975 | $1,215 | 27.6% | 88.7% | 9.9% |
| Beechwood Manor | 2.50 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 1993 | $1,176 | 36.8% | 99.1% | 2.3% |
| New Bohemia | 2.56 | 42.4 | 14.1% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,128 | 16.3% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Enon | 2.50 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 32.0% | 5.2% | 1988 | $1,653 | 32.6% | 91.6% | 0.9% |
| Highland Park | 2.78 | 44.9 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2007 | $1,361 | 44.2% | 96.7% | 0.4% |
| West Petersburg | 2.44 | 39.3 | 21.8% | 48.0% | 10.6% | 1978 | $1,249 | 16.1% | 87.0% | 2.3% |
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 Fort Lee. 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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