Census-designated place · Virginia
Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, census-designated place, in Loudoun County, Virginia. Ashburn had 46,026 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,203). GEOID 5103320.
Residents, 2020-2024
46,026
±2,203 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 46,349
Median household income
$154,978
±$7,442 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$699,300
±$20,064 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,455
±$91 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Ashburn and what county is it in?
Ashburn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Loudoun County, Virginia. It covers 15.3 square miles of land, 3,030 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ashburn is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ashburn, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Ashburn's population at 46,026 (±2,203). The 2020 Census counted 46,349 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Ashburn is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Ashburn | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,026 ±2,203 | 432,998 | −3,822 |
| Households | 17,513 ±711 | 143,032 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.07 | 3.02 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 18,065 ±699 | 147,003 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ashburn?
The median resident of Ashburn is 41.6 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.6%. 28.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ashburn | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 ±1.2 | 38.2 | +4.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±1.4 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.1 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9% ±2.5 pts | 51.0% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.6% ±2.4 pts | 21.7% | +5.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.0% ±2.2 pts | 27.4% | +4.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.4% ±2.5 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±0.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.1% ±2.2 pts | 64.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 29.4% ±2.3 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±1.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ashburn earn?
Half of Ashburn's 17,513 households earn less than $154,978 a year (±$7,442), against $181,765 in Loudoun County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $162,859 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ashburn | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $154,978 ±$7,442 | $181,765 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $180,826 ±$7,550 | $214,791 | – |
| Per capita income | $70,185 ±$3,183 | $71,986 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±0.7 pts | 99.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±0.7 pts | 97.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ashburn?
Owners occupy 68.0% of Ashburn's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $699,300 by its owner (±$20,064). The median renter pays $2,455 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ashburn | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $699,300 ±$20,064 | $743,800 | +$92,076 |
| Median gross rent | $2,455 ±$91 | $2,386 | +$120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±5.3 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,977 ±$102 | $3,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0% ±2.2 pts | 77.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.0% ±2.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 18,065 ±699 | 147,003 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.9% ±2.3 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.3% ±2.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ashburn work and get to work?
60.3% of Ashburn's workers drive alone and 30.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Ashburn | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7% ±1.9 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.3% ±2.8 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.0% ±2.7 pts | 31.2% | +22.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±1.3 | 30.1 min | −4.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ashburn?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Ashburn, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $93,315 (Tract 6110.18) to $220,156 (Tract 6110.19).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6110.19Loudoun County | 5,633 | $220,156 |
| Tract 6110.06Loudoun County | 5,629 | $211,667 |
| Tract 6110.05Loudoun County | 5,447 | $149,327 |
| Tract 6110.20Loudoun County | 7,483 | $141,250 |
| Tract 6110.14Loudoun County | 4,689 | $180,000 |
| Tract 6110.18Loudoun County | 4,705 | $93,315 |
| Tract 6110.17Loudoun County | 3,726 | $166,250 |
| Tract 6110.16Loudoun County | 4,624 | $152,917 |
| Tract 6110.13Loudoun County | 5,065 | $218,551 |
| Tract 6110.04Loudoun County | 8,698 | $199,111 |
| Tract 6110.15Loudoun County | 3,402 | $159,659 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ashburn) · Census block assignment files
How does Ashburn compare with other places in Virginia?
Ashburn ranks 62nd of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 21st | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th | 374 |
| Median household income | 62nd | 365 |
| Per capita income | 58th | 374 |
| Median home value | 50th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 231st | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st | 359 |
| Median age | 132nd | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 192nd | 368 |
| Work from home | 56th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 162nd | 372 |
Ashburn's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ashburn?
5 of the 57 figures for Ashburn on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ashburn are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.