George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

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2020 Population

179,244

2.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.7

0.58% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

6.78%

10.3% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$104,501

2.92% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$358,100

2.96% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

88,815

0.312% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA had a population of 179k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $104,501. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew from 175,395 to 179,244, a 2.19% increase and its median household income grew from $101,537 to $104,501, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.83%), Other (Hispanic) (5.4%), and White (Hispanic) (4.91%).

14.8% 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.

94.7% 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 (1,304 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was $358,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.1 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.

Population & Diversity

George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 179k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.8% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (19.3k people).

In 2020, there were 3.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k 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 (14,626 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,071 households), and German (978 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,075

Women

50.3%

89,028

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 179,103 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

95.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.7% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 95.4%, 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)
107k ± 617
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.6k ± 899
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 1.19k

13%

Hispanic Population

23.4k people

13% of the people in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are hispanic (23.4k 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
2,493 ± 1,217 people
El Salvador
2,293 ± 1,168 people
Afghanistan
899 ± 734 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,493 George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,293 and Afghanistan with 899.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.3k people

9.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.2k people

As of 2020, 10.8% of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA residents (19.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 9.83%, 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
14,626 households (8.73%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,071 households (0.639%)
German
978 households (0.583%)

14.8% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 8.73% 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-)
12,016 ± 809
Gulf War (1990s)
4,361 ± 508
Vietnam
3,162 ± 354

George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA employs 88.8k people. The largest industries in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are National security & international affairs (8,502 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,218 people), and Construction (6,189 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($165,414), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($156,823), and Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($144,557).

Males in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,749. The income inequality in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, 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

88.8k

2020 Value

0.312%

1 Year growth

± 0.312%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.312%, from 88.5k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (3,163 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,563 people), and Software developers (2,421 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

88.8k

2020 Value

0.312%

1 Year growth

± 0.312%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.312%, from 88.5k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, are National security & international affairs (8,502 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,218 people), and Construction (6,189 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

$67,418

Median earning men ± $2,909

$39,991

Median earning women ± $1,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($110,982), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,158), and Information ($80,049).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($85,193), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,171), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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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

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% 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 $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA awarded 1,304 degrees. The student population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,504 male students and 2,789 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are White (922 and 71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (120 and 9.29%), Two or More Races (77 and 5.96%), and Black or African American (76 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary Washington (1,304 and 100%).

The most popular majors in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA are General Business Administration & Management (208 and 16%), General Psychology (102 and 7.82%), and General Education (93 and 7.13%).

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 2020 in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,293 (35% men and 65% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,293 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 2,935 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
89 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
173 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
102 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was General Biological Sciences with 89 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

1,304 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary Washington with 1,304 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 418 men were awarded degrees from institutions in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, which is 0.472 times less than the 886 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 922 degrees mean that there were 7.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 120 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 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,956) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.309% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.562% 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 2020 were Some college (33.5k), High School or Equivalent (33.4k), and Bachelors Degree (28.6k).

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 $358,100 in 2020, which is 1.56 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $347,800 to $358,100, a 2.96% increase. The homeownership rate in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 38.1 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 $104,501. In 2020, 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 $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

Housing

Property

$358,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,881

$41,664

Median Property Taxes

±$1,442

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

70.4%

Homeownership

2020

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.4% 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 69.6%.

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 2020, 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 $166,088, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $159,301 and $150,691.

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.

$104,501

Median Household Income

± $3,221

59.2k

Number of Households

± 1,860

In 2020, the median household income of the 59.2k households in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew to $104,501 from the previous year's value of $101,537.

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

0.445

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

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA

In 2020, the income inequality in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% growth from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (7.76%)

In 2020, 71.6% of workers in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (7.76%).

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

38.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (38.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 9.28% 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

6.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA (11.7k out of 172k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

91.8% of the population of George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 7.63% on Medicaid, 7.31% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 9.76% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1,319 patients).

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

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.17%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

7.63%

Medicaid

7.31%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

9.76%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA grew by 2.34% from 7.98% to 8.17%.

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.