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
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South Riding covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 4996 people per square mile.
About South Riding, VA
What sets South Riding apart is money: median household income runs $190,701, above the US median of $78,538. South Riding is a city in Virginia with a population of 34,200. It ranks #33 among cities in Virginia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $190,701, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $689,400, with typical rent around $2,853.
South Riding is among the best-educated US cities: 66.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 27.3% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place South Riding 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 | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 Estate | 31.0% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.7% |
| Public Administration | 9.2% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.