Town · Virginia
Dumfries, Virginia
Dumfries, town, in Prince William County, Virginia. Dumfries had 6,405 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,679 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,816 (±22). GEOID 5123760.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,405
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,679 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,816 ±22
Median household income
$82,355
±$28,178 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$331,800
±$25,138 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,732
±$128 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Dumfries and what county is it in?
Dumfries is a town in Prince William County, Virginia. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 3,700 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dumfries 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 Dumfries, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,405 people lived in Dumfries on July 1, 2025, up 12.9% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,679 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,816 (±22).
| Measure | Dumfries | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,816 ±22 | 488,880 | +443 |
| Households | 1,759 ±213 | 156,798 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.29 ±0.40 | 3.09 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,868 ±210 | 161,852 | no clear change |
Dumfries's population since 2000
From 4,937 in 2000 to 6,405 in 2025: up 29.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dumfries as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Dumfries?
The median resident of Dumfries is 33.3 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.7%. 31.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dumfries | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±4.9 | 36.3 | +8.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±5.0 pts | 26.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±2.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±5.6 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.9% ±8.4 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 20.5% ±8.0 pts | 37.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.7% ±10.0 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±4.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±6.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 31.6% ±8.4 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.0% ±8.5 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±4.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±5.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±5.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±7.5 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±8.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Dumfries earn?
Half of Dumfries's 1,759 households earn less than $82,355 a year (±$28,178), against $131,402 in Prince William County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $78,494 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Dumfries | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,355 ±$28,178 | $131,402 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,238 ±$14,269 | $157,635 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,950 ±$4,615 | $51,802 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±6.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5% ±6.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±5.2 pts | 98.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±2.2 pts | 96.4% | – |
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 Dumfries?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Dumfries's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $331,800 by its owner (±$25,138). The median renter pays $1,732 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Dumfries | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $331,800 ±$25,138 | $530,100 | +$77,908 |
| Median gross rent | $1,732 ±$128 | $2,067 | −$279 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0% ±23.7 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,294 ±$497 | $2,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±10.0 pts | 74.3% | +16.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±10.0 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,868 ±210 | 161,852 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±10.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.3% ±10.6 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% ±6.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.4% ±7.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±4.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±3.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Dumfries building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Dumfries in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dumfries work and get to work?
68.7% of Dumfries's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes.
| Measure | Dumfries | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.1% ±4.6 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7% ±8.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.7% ±5.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±6.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min ±3.9 | 36.4 min | no clear change |
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 Dumfries?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Dumfries, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,602 (Tract 9009.01) to $142,847 (Tract 9010.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9009.01Prince William County | 6,123 | $80,602 |
| Tract 9010.13Prince William County | 3,076 | $142,847 |
| Tract 9009.04Prince William County | 8,689 | $160,521 |
| Tract 9010.14Prince William County | 5,094 | $123,984 |
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 Dumfries) · Census block assignment files
How does Dumfries compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dumfries is the 4,276th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 56th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Dumfries ranks 188th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 56th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 2nd | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd | 374 |
| Median household income | 188th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 265th | 374 |
| Median home value | 185th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 139th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 267th | 359 |
| Median age | 321st | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 368 |
| Work from home | 197th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 36th | 372 |
Dumfries's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Dumfries with other places
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 Dumfries?
19 of the 57 figures for Dumfries 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 Dumfries 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' public schools in Dumfries.