Lake Ridge, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lake Ridge, Virginia is 45,007 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $120,844, the median home value is $452,800, and the median age is 37.4.
45,007
Population
4937
People / sq mi
$120,844
Median Income
$452,800
Median Home Value
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Lake Ridge covers 9.1 sq mi of land at 4937 people per square mile.
About Lake Ridge, VA
What sets Lake Ridge apart is money: median household income runs $120,844, above the US median of $78,538. With 45,007 residents, Lake Ridge is a city in Virginia. It ranks #23 among cities in Virginia by population.
The typical household earns $120,844 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $452,800, with typical rent around $2,011.
College attainment is above the local norm at 50.5%, above the national 35.0%. About 17.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Lake Ridge 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 | 47.9% |
| Black or African American | 21.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$120,844
Median Household Income
$51,112
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$452,800
Median Home Value
$2,011
Median Rent
76.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.8%
High School+
50.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.4%
Drive Alone
66.7%
Public Transit
17.9%
Work From Home
38.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.3%
Foreign Born
67.8%
Non-English at Home
13.2%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.8% |
| Public Administration | 14.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.2% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Ridge, Virginia has a population of 45,007 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Lake Ridge, Virginia is $120,844, with 4.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lake Ridge, Virginia is $452,800, with median monthly rent at $2,011 and a homeownership rate of 76.1%.
The median age in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 37.4 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.