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Population Review

Newington Forest, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of Newington Forest, Virginia is 12,434 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 110th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $147,650, the median home value is $586,400, and the median age is 39.0.

12,434

Population

3752

People / sq mi

$147,650

Median Income

$586,400

Median Home Value

Newington Forest covers 3.3 sq mi of land at 3752 people per square mile.

About Newington Forest, VA

Newington Forest is a city in Virginia with a population of 12,434. It ranks #110 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

The median household income in Newington Forest is $147,650, above the US median of $74,580. 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $586,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,649. The homeownership rate of 89.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Newington Forest reflects 62.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.9% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White55.2%
Black or African American8.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$147,650

Median Household Income

$64,459

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$586,400

Median Home Value

$2,649

Median Rent

89.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.5%

High School+

62.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.7%

Drive Alone

66.5%

Public Transit

20.9%

Work From Home

33.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

40.9%

Foreign Born

65.2%

Non-English at Home

8.9%

Veterans

6.9%

With Disability

95.3%

Health Insurance

100.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management19.3%
Public Administration14.7%
Information7.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.7%
Construction5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Retail Trade3.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Newington Forest, Virginia has a population of 12,434 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 110th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Newington Forest, Virginia is $147,650, with 1.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Newington Forest, Virginia is $586,400, with median monthly rent at $2,649 and a homeownership rate of 89.5%.

The median age in Newington Forest, Virginia is 39.0 years. The population is 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

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

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