Ashburn, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ashburn, Virginia is 45,551 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $152,094, the median home value is $659,000, and the median age is 41.3.
45,551
Population
2978
People / sq mi
$152,094
Median Income
$659,000
Median Home Value
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Ashburn covers 15.3 sq mi of land at 2978 people per square mile.
About Ashburn, VA
What sets Ashburn apart is money: median household income runs $152,094, above the US median of $78,538. With 45,551 residents, Ashburn is a city in Virginia. It ranks #21 among cities in Virginia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $152,094, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $659,000, with typical rent around $2,397.
Ashburn is among the best-educated US cities: 65.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 25.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Ashburn firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$152,094
Median Household Income
$67,336
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$659,000
Median Home Value
$2,397
Median Rent
68.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.5%
High School+
65.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
63.6%
Public Transit
25.8%
Work From Home
28.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
41.3%
Foreign Born
69.3%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
8.6%
With Disability
96.7%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 29.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.5% |
| Information | 9.2% |
| Public Administration | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashburn, Virginia has a population of 45,551 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Ashburn, Virginia is $152,094, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ashburn, Virginia is $659,000, with median monthly rent at $2,397 and a homeownership rate of 68.5%.
The median age in Ashburn, Virginia is 41.3 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Ashburn Cdp, VA Climate
Ashburn Cdp, VA has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F) and receives about 1010 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13°C
Avg Temp
1010
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 33° | 71 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 66 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 85 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 80 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 101 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 94 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 91 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 94 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 89 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 78 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 83 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 78 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ashburn Cdp, VA
The most comfortable months to visit Ashburn Cdp, VA are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.