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Population Review

McNair, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of McNair, Virginia is 22,451 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $123,327, the median home value is $566,900, and the median age is 31.4.

22,451

Population

10995

People / sq mi

$123,327

Median Income

$566,900

Median Home Value

McNair covers 2.0 sq mi of land at 10995 people per square mile.

About McNair, VA

McNair is a city in Virginia with a population of 22,451. It ranks #57 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 31.4, younger than the national median. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

The median household income in McNair is $123,327, above the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $566,900, with monthly rent averaging $2,253. The homeownership rate of 23.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in McNair reflects 66.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 26.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White33.7%
Black or African American15.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$123,327

Median Household Income

$59,707

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$566,900

Median Home Value

$2,253

Median Rent

23.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.4%

High School+

66.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.1%

Drive Alone

55.7%

Public Transit

26.1%

Work From Home

24.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.5%

Foreign Born

41.8%

Non-English at Home

5.9%

Veterans

5.9%

With Disability

89.7%

Health Insurance

98.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate35.1%
Professional, Scientific & Management14.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.8%
Public Administration7.8%
Retail Trade7.4%
Information6.3%
Transportation & Warehousing3.7%
Construction3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Manufacturing2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

McNair, Virginia has a population of 22,451 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in McNair, Virginia is $123,327, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in McNair, Virginia is $566,900, with median monthly rent at $2,253 and a homeownership rate of 23.0%.

The median age in McNair, Virginia is 31.4 years. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

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

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