Sudley, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sudley, Virginia is 18,420 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $92,101, the median home value is $417,100, and the median age is 34.4.
18,420
Population
6684
People / sq mi
$92,101
Median Income
$417,100
Median Home Value
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Sudley covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 6684 people per square mile.
About Sudley, VA
Sudley stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 6,684 people per square mile. Sudley is a city in Virginia with a population of 18,420.
The typical household here earns about $92,101, above the US median of $78,538. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $417,100, with typical rent around $1,974.
Roughly 27.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Sudley: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$92,101
Median Household Income
$32,134
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$417,100
Median Home Value
$1,974
Median Rent
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.1%
High School+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
67.2%
Public Transit
11.1%
Work From Home
33.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.9%
Foreign Born
32.3%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
74.3%
Health Insurance
95.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.3% |
| Construction | 19.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 13.7% |
| Retail Trade | 10.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sudley, Virginia has a population of 18,420 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Sudley, Virginia is $92,101, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sudley, Virginia is $417,100, with median monthly rent at $1,974 and a homeownership rate of 60.3%.
The median age in Sudley, Virginia is 34.4 years. The population is 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.