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Population Review

South Riding, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of South Riding, Virginia is 34,200 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $190,701, the median home value is $689,400, and the median age is 38.2.

34,200

Population

4996

People / sq mi

$190,701

Median Income

$689,400

Median Home Value

South Riding covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 4996 people per square mile.

About South Riding, VA

South Riding is a city in Virginia with a population of 34,200. It ranks #33 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 38.2, in line with the national median. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

The median household income in South Riding is $190,701, above the US median of $74,580. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $689,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,853. The homeownership rate of 83.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in South Riding reflects 66.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 27.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White38.7%
Black or African American9.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$190,701

Median Household Income

$68,345

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$689,400

Median Home Value

$2,853

Median Rent

83.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.1%

High School+

66.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

61.4%

Public Transit

27.3%

Work From Home

34.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.2%

Foreign Born

57.5%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

6.2%

With Disability

95.5%

Health Insurance

99.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate31.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.7%
Public Administration9.2%
Information8.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Manufacturing4.4%
Construction3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%
Retail Trade2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Riding, Virginia has a population of 34,200 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in South Riding, Virginia is $190,701, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in South Riding, Virginia is $689,400, with median monthly rent at $2,853 and a homeownership rate of 83.1%.

The median age in South Riding, Virginia is 38.2 years. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

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

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