Lorton, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lorton, Virginia is 21,961 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $136,719, the median home value is $583,900, and the median age is 36.9.
21,961
Population
4123
People / sq mi
$136,719
Median Income
$583,900
Median Home Value
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Lorton covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 4123 people per square mile.
About Lorton, VA
Among US cities, Lorton stands out first on household income: a median of $136,719, above the US median of $78,538. Lorton is a city in Virginia with a population of 21,961.
Median household income is $136,719, above the US median of $78,538. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $583,900, with typical rent around $2,537.
About 58.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 22.3%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Lorton 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 | 30.4% |
| Black or African American | 30.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$136,719
Median Household Income
$51,549
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$583,900
Median Home Value
$2,537
Median Rent
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.6%
High School+
58.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.3%
Drive Alone
57.9%
Public Transit
22.3%
Work From Home
31.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.4%
Foreign Born
55.1%
Non-English at Home
12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
90.8%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.1% |
| Public Administration | 16.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Information | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lorton, Virginia has a population of 21,961 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Lorton, Virginia is $136,719, with 6.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lorton, Virginia is $583,900, with median monthly rent at $2,537 and a homeownership rate of 64.2%.
The median age in Lorton, Virginia is 36.9 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.