Population 19,548 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sudley
Household size in Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.49 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.52 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.50 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Sudley is a place of big households: 3.52 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.02 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.8 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, Sudley is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, in line with the national trend. Sudley is younger than the great majority of Virginia cities.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sudley: 16.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have 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 Sudley
Renters in Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Sudley rent their homes (37.9%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly one in five owners (18.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Sudley than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, 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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Sudley was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,512 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,480 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,699 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,167 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$655 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sudley pays $2,167 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $655 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 Sudley
Bachelor's degrees in Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Sudley (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Sudley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Sudley
| Period | Sudley | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Sudley is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sudley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudley | 3.52 | 35.6 | 16.6% | 37.9% | 6.5% | 1979 | $2,167 | 25.8% | 76.2% | 5.1% |
| Bull Run | 2.87 | 33.4 | 16.7% | 65.9% | 4.3% | 1992 | $1,964 | 39.5% | 83.0% | 4.9% |
| Yorkshire Park | 3.28 | 48.8 | 7.4% | 0.0% | 10.4% | 1982 | $1,981 | 55.3% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| Yorkshire | 3.26 | 34.4 | 19.3% | 48.5% | 3.1% | 1990 | $2,068 | 27.6% | 78.5% | 4.0% |
| Manassas Park | 3.71 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 33.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $2,042 | 25.7% | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Manassas | 3.16 | 36.8 | 11.4% | 24.6% | 3.4% | 1989 | $1,855 | 39.4% | 85.4% | 3.6% |
| Buckhall | 3.22 | 36.9 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1998 | $2,303 | 52.3% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Centreville | 2.97 | 37.5 | 10.2% | 27.2% | 2.5% | 1991 | $2,485 | 57.6% | 94.3% | 4.1% |
| Linton Hall | 3.49 | 35.0 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 2004 | $2,435 | 57.1% | 97.3% | 4.0% |
| Clifton | 3.02 | 46.7 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 1989 | $2,463 | 74.3% | 97.6% | 4.9% |
| Bristow | 3.04 | 41.9 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 1990 | $1,661 | 51.1% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
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 Sudley. 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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