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Population Review

Bon Air, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Bon Air, Virginia is 17,302 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $97,620, the median home value is $329,200, and the median age is 42.0.

17,302

Population

2067

People / sq mi

$97,620

Median Income

$329,200

Median Home Value

Bon Air covers 8.4 sq mi of land at 2067 people per square mile.

About Bon Air, VA

Bon Air is a city in Virginia with a population of 17,302. It ranks #78 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Bon Air is $97,620, above the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $329,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,731. The homeownership rate of 72.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bon Air reflects 54.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 17.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.3%
Black or African American12.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,620

Median Household Income

$46,602

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$329,200

Median Home Value

$1,731

Median Rent

72.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

54.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

71.6%

Public Transit

17.1%

Work From Home

21.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.9%

Foreign Born

88.1%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

94.5%

Health Insurance

97.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.3%
Public Administration8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Retail Trade5.3%
Information5.0%
Transportation & Warehousing3.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bon Air, Virginia has a population of 17,302 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Bon Air, Virginia is $97,620, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Bon Air, Virginia is $329,200, with median monthly rent at $1,731 and a homeownership rate of 72.6%.

The median age in Bon Air, Virginia is 42.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.