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Population Review

Wolf Trap, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of Wolf Trap, Virginia is 16,020 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,153,200, and the median age is 45.8.

16,020

Population

1638

People / sq mi

$250,001

Median Income

$1,153,200

Median Home Value

Wolf Trap covers 9.8 sq mi of land at 1638 people per square mile.

About Wolf Trap, VA

Wolf Trap is a city in Virginia with a population of 16,020. It ranks #89 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 45.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Wolf Trap is $250,001, above the US median of $74,580. 0.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,153,200, with monthly rent averaging $3,501. The homeownership rate of 95.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wolf Trap reflects 84.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 42.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White71.4%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

$106,770

Per Capita Income

0.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,153,200

Median Home Value

$3,501

Median Rent

95.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

84.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

49.4%

Public Transit

42.2%

Work From Home

30.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

47.6%

Foreign Born

73.8%

Non-English at Home

8.8%

Veterans

5.9%

With Disability

98.2%

Health Insurance

99.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate34.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management13.2%
Public Administration12.8%
Information9.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Construction3.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Retail Trade0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wolf Trap, Virginia has a population of 16,020 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Wolf Trap, Virginia is $250,001, with 0.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Wolf Trap, Virginia is $1,153,200, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 95.8%.

The median age in Wolf Trap, Virginia is 45.8 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

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

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