Life in Lorton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lorton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lorton:
The population in Lorton is 21,961.
The median home value in Lorton is $649,606.
The median income in Lorton is $136,719.
The cost of living in Lorton is 149 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lorton is $2,537.
The unemployment rate in Lorton is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Lorton is 9.5%.
The average high in Lorton is 66.9° and the average low is 46.9°.
Cost of living in Lorton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lorton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lorton is 149 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lorton is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lorton is $649,606.
The median income in Lorton is $136,719.
| Living Expense | Lorton | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 242 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Lorton is 66.9° and the average low is 46.9°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lorton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.8 |
The current population in Lorton is 21,961. The population has increased 14.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21,961 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 22,049 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 21,394 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 20,924 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 20,871 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 20,691 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 20,268 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 20,173 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 19,722 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 19,497 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 19,236 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 19,293 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 19,539 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 19,262 | - |
27.9% White with 6,130 White residents.
30.1% African American with 6,606 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
18.7% Asian with 4,106 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 285 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 1,256 Two Or More residents.
16.3% Hispanic with 3,573 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 30.1% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.7% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Lorton is 53.1% female with 11,656 female residents.
Lorton is 46.9% male with 10,305 male residents.
| Gender | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Lorton completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lorton completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Lorton completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Lorton completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Lorton completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Lorton completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Lorton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lorton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lorton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.3% of households in Lorton earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Lorton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.2% of households in Lorton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Lorton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Lorton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in Lorton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Lorton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Lorton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.1% of households in Lorton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.7% of households in Lorton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lorton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.2% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.7% | 16.9% | 12.6% |