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Lorton

County:
Fairfax County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.327
State:
Virginia

Lorton is a CDP located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Lorton has a 2026 population of 22,734. Lorton is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Lorton is $138,685 with a poverty rate of 7.42%. The median age in Lorton is 35.9 years: 36.2 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males.

22.7K
Total Population
4,268
Density (mi²)
257 1.14%
Growth

Lorton Population

Lorton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622,7342571.14%
202522,4772581.16%

Median Age

Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 36.2 years

Lorton Adults

There are 15,441 adults, (2,320 of whom are seniors) in Lorton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,980 (52.3%)
Male: 10,011 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lorton includes 32.51% White, 28.11% Black or African American, 17.89% Asian, 5.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,82532.51%
Black or African American5,90028.11%
Asian3,75617.89%
Two or more races3,40716.23%
Other race1,0655.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander380.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,7268.22%
Other race8584.09%
White2741.31%
Black or African American740.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,55131.21%
Black or African American5,82627.75%
Asian3,75617.89%
Two or more races1,6818.01%
Other race2070.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander380.18%

Lorton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lorton 's average per capita income is $78,528. Household income levels show a median of $138,685. The poverty rate stands at 7.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$155,481-
Families$154,045$173,373
Households$138,685$168,801
Non Families$97,009$136,374

$78,528

Average Income

$138,685

Median Household Income

7.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)