Census-designated place · Virginia
Laurel Hill, Virginia
Laurel Hill, census-designated place, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Laurel Hill had 7,450 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,018). GEOID 5144430.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,450
±1,018 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,307
Median household income
$155,667
±$13,983 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$696,000
±$110,214 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,413
±$366 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Laurel Hill and what county is it in?
Laurel Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Fairfax County, Virginia. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 1,873 residents per square mile in 2020.
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Laurel Hill's population at 7,450 (±1,018). The 2020 Census counted 8,307 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Laurel Hill is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,450 ±1,018 | 1,147,837 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,806 ±356 | 414,101 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.20 | 2.75 | −0.35 |
| Housing units | 2,987 ±367 | 430,047 | 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 Laurel Hill?
The median resident of Laurel Hill is 40.4 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 30.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.5%. 27.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±2.8 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±3.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±2.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±2.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.3% ±6.9 pts | 17.6% | +8.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.7% ±6.0 pts | 46.8% | −12.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.5% ±6.7 pts | 9.4% | +11.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.1% ±3.6 pts | 19.9% | −12.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±3.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.9% ±5.5 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.2% ±5.5 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8% ±1.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.7% ±6.5 pts | 65.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.3% ±4.8 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±3.9 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Laurel Hill earn?
Half of Laurel Hill's 2,806 households earn less than $155,667 a year (±$13,983), against $153,637 in Fairfax County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $144,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $155,667 ±$13,983 | $153,637 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $172,644 ±$15,233 | $195,941 | – |
| Per capita income | $66,148 ±$5,864 | $71,828 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±4.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±12.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.4 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.1% ±1.7 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 Laurel Hill?
Owners occupy 78.0% of Laurel Hill's occupied homes and renters 22.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $696,000 by its owner (±$110,214). The median renter pays $2,413 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $696,000 ±$110,214 | $732,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,413 ±$366 | $2,276 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5% ±15.2 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,995 ±$247 | $3,227 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.0% ±5.1 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.0% ±5.1 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,987 ±367 | 430,047 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.8% ±9.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.0% ±5.8 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.4% ±4.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 Laurel Hill work and get to work?
51.6% of Laurel Hill's workers drive alone and 36.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.8% ±4.1 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.6% ±6.2 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 36.9% ±6.3 pts | 28.7% | +32.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.0 min ±3.2 | 28.9 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 Laurel Hill?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Laurel Hill, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $149,338 (Tract 4222.02) to $169,048 (Tract 4222.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4222.01Fairfax County | 4,140 | $169,048 |
| Tract 4222.02Fairfax County | 6,766 | $149,338 |
| Tract 4922.03Fairfax County | 3,690 | $250,000 or more |
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 Laurel Hill) · Census block assignment files
How does Laurel Hill compare with other places in Virginia?
Laurel Hill ranks 60th 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) | 166th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 149th | 374 |
| Median household income | 60th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 374 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81st | 359 |
| Median age | 158th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 368 |
| Work from home | 22nd | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 97th | 372 |
Laurel Hill'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 Laurel Hill?
11 of the 57 figures for Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill 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.