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Franconia, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of Franconia, Virginia is 18,141 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $152,007, the median home value is $557,800, and the median age is 40.7.

18,141

Population

5214

People / sq mi

$152,007

Median Income

$557,800

Median Home Value

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Franconia covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 5214 people per square mile.

About Franconia, VA

What sets Franconia apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 34.6% versus 14.0% nationally. Franconia is a city in Virginia with a population of 18,141.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $152,007, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.1%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $557,800, with typical rent around $2,469.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 65.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 34.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Franconia — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Race & Ethnicity

White47.2%
Black or African American22.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$152,007

Median Household Income

$75,045

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$557,800

Median Home Value

$2,469

Median Rent

77.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

65.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.1%

Drive Alone

53.4%

Public Transit

34.6%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

44.5%

Foreign Born

65.6%

Non-English at Home

9.7%

Veterans

8.8%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

99.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate28.2%
Public Administration21.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management14.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Information5.8%
Construction4.1%
Retail Trade2.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franconia, Virginia has a population of 18,141 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Franconia, Virginia is $152,007, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Franconia, Virginia is $557,800, with median monthly rent at $2,469 and a homeownership rate of 77.2%.

The median age in Franconia, Virginia is 40.7 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

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

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