Front Royal, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of Front Royal, Virginia is 15,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $64,025, the median home value is $284,900, and the median age is 37.6.

The population has grown 8.2% since 2010 (14,449 → 15,628).

15,152

Population

1475

People / sq mi

$64,025

Median Income

$284,900

Median Home Value

Front Royal covers 10.3 sq mi of land at 1475 people per square mile.

About Front Royal, VA

Front Royal is a city in Virginia with a population of 15,152. It ranks #91 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 37.6, younger than the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Front Royal is $64,025, below the US median of $74,580. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $284,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,133. The homeownership rate of 58.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Front Royal reflects 18.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.1 minutes each way.

Front Royal town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Front Royal town had a population of 14,449 in 2010 and 15,628 in 2024, a 8.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,169 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.

15,628

Population (2024)

14,449

Population (2010)

16,169

Peak (2014)

0.62%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,449	-	-	estimate
2011	14,481	+32	+0.22%	estimate
2012	14,567	+86	+0.59%	estimate
2013	14,822	+255	+1.75%	estimate
2014	16,169	+1,347	+9.09%	estimate
2015	14,774	-1,395	-8.63%	estimate
2016	15,094	+320	+2.17%	estimate
2017	15,010	-84	-0.56%	estimate
2018	15,226	+216	+1.44%	estimate
2019	15,278	+52	+0.34%	estimate
2020	15,040	-238	-1.56%	estimate
2021	15,098	+58	+0.39%	estimate
2022	15,261	+163	+1.08%	estimate
2023	15,457	+196	+1.28%	estimate
2024	15,628	+171	+1.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.9%
Black or African American	9.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,025

Median Household Income

$32,590

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$284,900

Median Home Value

$1,133

Median Rent

58.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.5%

High School+

18.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

9.0%

Work From Home

34.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

32.0%

Foreign Born

88.6%

Non-English at Home

9.1%

Veterans

15.9%

With Disability

84.2%

Health Insurance

92.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.0%
Construction	13.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.5%
Public Administration	6.5%
Retail Trade	6.3%
Manufacturing	6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.1%
Information	2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Front Royal, Virginia has a population of 15,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Front Royal, Virginia is $64,025, with 9.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Front Royal, Virginia is $284,900, with median monthly rent at $1,133 and a homeownership rate of 58.5%.

The median age in Front Royal, Virginia is 37.6 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The population has grown 8.2% since 2010 (14,449 → 15,628).