Herndon, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
24,529
Population
5,718/sq mi density
$141,418
Median Income
$56,264 per capita
$568,700
Home Value
$725,534 Zillow
$2,147
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
243
Violent Crime/100K
1,796 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$141,418 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$568,700 home value, $2,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,529
Census 2023
Population Density
5,718
per square mile
Land Area
4.3
square miles (11.1 km²)
Median Age
35.7 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 15.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
37.8%
Black
8%
Hispanic
38.9%
Asian
15.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 46.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 53.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
46.4%
Spanish
53.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
44.0%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.2%
37% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
80.9%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
19.1%
122% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,529 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,718 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.9% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
Language
| English Only | 46.4% |
| Spanish | 53.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 44.0% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 8.2% |
| Health Insurance | 80.9% |
| Uninsured | 19.1% |
| Broadband Access | 93.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |