Dumfries, VA Demographics
What is the population of Dumfries?
There are 5,749 residents in Dumfries, with a median age of 31. Of this, 48.23% are males and 51.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.02% of the resident pool in Dumfries, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.52%. Additionally, 18.46% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,606 people in Dumfries currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,749 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 2,773 | 4.2% |
| Female Population | 2,976 | -2.0% |
Male Population 48.23%
Female Population 51.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | 3.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 4,198 | -2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 490 | -14.0% |
| Not Citizen | 1,061 | 27.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.02%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.52%
Not Citizen 18.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2 | -94.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 607 | 58.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 448 | 47.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2 | 100.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,606 | -5.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.04%
Moved from Same County 10.71%
Moved from Same State 7.91%
Moved from Different State 0.04%
Same House as Last Year 81.31%
What are the employment statistics in Dumfries?
White-collar workers make up 73.25% of the working population in Dumfries, while blue-collar employees account for 26.75%. There are also 346 entrepreneurs in Dumfries (5.67% of the workforce); 4,350 workers employed in private companies (71.31%); and 1,186 people working in governmental institutions (19.44%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,468 | 109.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,632 | 163.7% |
White Collar 73.25%
Blue Collar 26.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 346 | 117.6% |
| Private Companies | 4,350 | 123.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,186 | 111.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 218 | 156.5% |
Self Employees 5.67%
Private Companies 71.31%
Governmental Workers 19.44%
Not for Profit Companies 3.57%
How many households are there in Dumfries?
There are a total of 1,735 households in Dumfries, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 79.77% of these Dumfries households, while non-family units account for the remaining 20.23%. Additionally, 51.18% of households have children and 48.82% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,735 | 4.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -12.3% |
| Family Households | 1,384 | 6.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 351 | -2.5% |
Family Households 79.77%
Non-Family Households 20.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 888 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 847 | 7.8% |
Households with Children 51.18%
Households without Children 48.82%
What are the median and average incomes in Dumfries?
The average annual household income in Dumfries is $86,273, while the median household income sits at $78,373 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,062, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $79,086.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,273 | -1.0% |
| Median Household Income | $78,373 | 3.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 667 | -7.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,994 | 2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dumfries?
There are 1,855 housing units in Dumfries, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 1,735 occupied housing units in Dumfries, 76.54% are owner-occupied, while 23.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 82.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $308,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,724 per month in Dumfries.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,855 | 7.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 51 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 25 | N/A |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 70 | 32.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 146 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 536 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 663 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 292 | -8.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11 | N/A |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 34 | -40.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 27 | -6.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,735 | 4.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,328 | 11.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 407 | -12.8% |
Owner Occupied 76.54%
Renter Occupied 23.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,101 | 14.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 227 | -3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $308,900 | 8.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $0 | N/A |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,724 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 82.91%
Without Mortgage 17.09%
What is the level of education in Dumfries?
Approximately 43.93% of the population in Dumfries holds a high school degree (that's 1,786 residents), while 21.27% have attained a college certificate (865 locals) and 14.66% have a bachelor's degree (596 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 450 | 9.8% |
| Some High School | 1,786 | 15.9% |
| Some College | 865 | -11.2% |
| Associate Degree | 267 | -5.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 596 | 15.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | -41.7% |
No High School 11.07%
Some High School 43.93%
Some College 21.27%
Associate Degree 6.57%
Bachelor's Degree 14.66%
Graduate Degree 2.51%
What is the marital status of Dumfries residents?
A total of 1,929 people in Dumfries have never been married (which represents 42.57% of the total population), while 1,787 of them are wedded (39.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 207 (4.57%) and 554 (12.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,929 | 4.2% |
| Married | 1,787 | 14.5% |
| Separated | 207 | 290.6% |
| Widowed | 261 | 28.6% |
| Divorced | 554 | -3.6% |
Never Married 42.57%
Married 39.44%
Separated 4.57%
Widowed 5.76%
Divorced 12.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dumfries?
The top three means of transportation people in Dumfries use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 2,370 residents commute by car, 55 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 24 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,370 | 5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 55 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 24 | 14.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Dumfries by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.