Census-designated place · Virginia
Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge, census-designated place, in Prince William County, Virginia. Lake Ridge had 46,049 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,890). GEOID 5143432.
Residents, 2020-2024
46,049
±1,890 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 46,162
Median household income
$127,154
±$5,913 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$471,200
±$9,325 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,033
±$124 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Lake Ridge and what county is it in?
Lake Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Prince William County, Virginia. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 5,063 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Ridge's population at 46,049 (±1,890). The 2020 Census counted 46,162 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Ridge is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Ridge | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,049 ±1,890 | 488,880 | no clear change |
| Households | 16,015 ±455 | 156,798 | +927 |
| Average household size | 2.87 ±0.09 | 3.09 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,366 ±470 | 161,852 | +624 |
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 Lake Ridge?
The median resident of Lake Ridge is 38.0 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%. 25.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Ridge | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±0.8 | 36.3 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±1.3 pts | 26.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±1.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.5 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±2.6 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.2% ±2.8 pts | 37.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.2% ±3.0 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.0% ±2.3 pts | 26.3% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.3% ±2.8 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.3% ±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±1.8 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±1.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.0% ±2.8 pts | 44.9% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.2% ±1.8 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±2.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.8 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 Lake Ridge earn?
Half of Lake Ridge's 16,015 households earn less than $127,154 a year (±$5,913), against $131,402 in Prince William County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $125,831 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Ridge | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,154 ±$5,913 | $131,402 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $147,874 ±$5,524 | $157,635 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,155 ±$2,033 | $51,802 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±2.6 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±0.8 pts | 98.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±1.2 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 Lake Ridge?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Lake Ridge's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $471,200 by its owner (±$9,325). The median renter pays $2,033 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Ridge | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $471,200 ±$9,325 | $530,100 | +$51,041 |
| Median gross rent | $2,033 ±$124 | $2,067 | −$206 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7% ±6.7 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,387 ±$53 | $2,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4% ±2.8 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.6% ±2.8 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 16,366 ±470 | 161,852 | +624 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±3.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.3% ±2.6 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±0.8 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 do people in Lake Ridge work and get to work?
66.9% of Lake Ridge's workers drive alone and 19.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Lake Ridge | Prince William County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.5% ±1.6 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.9% ±2.9 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.9% ±2.5 pts | 19.1% | +16.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.7 min ±1.3 | 36.4 min | −5.8 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 Lake Ridge?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Ridge (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,099 (Tract 9003.02) to $208,125 (Tract 9012.35).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9012.21Prince William County | 6,771 | $115,496 |
| Tract 9012.23Prince William County | 6,304 | $117,500 |
| Tract 9012.36Prince William County | 6,711 | $167,530 |
| Tract 9012.24Prince William County | 4,401 | $207,863 |
| Tract 9012.09Prince William County | 6,559 | $110,750 |
| Tract 9003.02Prince William County | 5,523 | $97,099 |
| Tract 9012.08Prince William County | 3,407 | $100,202 |
| Tract 9012.37Prince William County | 3,138 | $116,442 |
| Tract 9012.25Prince William County | 4,771 | $141,219 |
| Tract 9012.22Prince William County | 2,567 | $136,280 |
| Tract 9012.35Prince William County | 2,932 | $208,125 |
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 Lake Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Ridge compare with other places in Virginia?
Lake Ridge ranks 102nd 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) | 20th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 374 |
| Median household income | 102nd | 365 |
| Per capita income | 128th | 374 |
| Median home value | 123rd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 101st | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 196th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 359 |
| Median age | 217th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 129th | 368 |
| Work from home | 126th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 38th | 372 |
Lake Ridge'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 Lake Ridge?
8 of the 57 figures for Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge 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.