Census-designated place · Virginia
Woodlawn (Fairfax County), Virginia
Woodlawn (Fairfax County), census-designated place, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Woodlawn (Fairfax County) had 21,194 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,614). GEOID 5187410.
Residents, 2020-2024
21,194
±1,614 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 20,859
Median household income
$91,884
±$6,014 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$367,200
±$31,014 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,828
±$136 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Woodlawn (Fairfax County) and what county is it in?
Woodlawn (Fairfax County) 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 2.3 square miles of land, 9,113 residents per square mile in 2020.
Woodlawn (Fairfax County) 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County), and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Woodlawn (Fairfax County)'s population at 21,194 (±1,614). The 2020 Census counted 20,859 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Woodlawn (Fairfax County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,194 ±1,614 | 1,147,837 | −3,157 |
| Households | 7,602 ±636 | 414,101 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.17 | 2.75 | −0.59 |
| Housing units | 7,973 ±621 | 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)?
The median resident of Woodlawn (Fairfax County) is 37.1 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 46.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.6%. 42.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±2.3 | 39.1 | +5.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±2.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±2.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±2.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46.0% ±4.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±2.1 pts | 46.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.6% ±4.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 19.9% | 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 | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 42.5% ±4.7 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 58.1% ±4.1 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±4.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.8% ±4.1 pts | 65.0% | +7.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±2.8 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±3.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.8 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County) earn?
Half of Woodlawn (Fairfax County)'s 7,602 households earn less than $91,884 a year (±$6,014), against $153,637 in Fairfax County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $93,068 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,884 ±$6,014 | $153,637 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,929 ±$8,651 | $195,941 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,186 ±$3,581 | $71,828 | +$9,066 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±4.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±9.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±3.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.8 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±3.4 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)?
Owners occupy 58.7% of Woodlawn (Fairfax County)'s occupied homes and renters 41.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $367,200 by its owner (±$31,014). The median renter pays $1,828 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $367,200 ±$31,014 | $732,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,828 ±$136 | $2,276 | −$180 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±9.0 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,160 ±$140 | $3,227 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.7% ±5.1 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.3% ±5.1 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 7,973 ±621 | 430,047 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.0% ±3.0 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±4.0 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County) work and get to work?
62.1% of Woodlawn (Fairfax County)'s workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.9% ±3.1 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.3 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.1% ±5.1 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±3.2 pts | 28.7% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min ±2.2 | 28.9 min | −5.2 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Woodlawn (Fairfax County) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,317 (Tract 4216) to $122,138 (Tract 4217.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4218Fairfax County | 6,454 | $91,209 |
| Tract 4216Fairfax County | 5,346 | $81,317 |
| Tract 4217.01Fairfax County | 4,864 | $83,808 |
| Tract 4217.02Fairfax County | 4,530 | $122,138 |
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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Woodlawn (Fairfax County) compare with other places in Virginia?
Woodlawn (Fairfax County) ranks 172nd 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) | 60th | 374 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th | 374 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 365 |
| Per capita income | 191st | 374 |
| Median home value | 165th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 128th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 198th | 359 |
| Median age | 245th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 270th | 368 |
| Work from home | 200th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 372 |
Woodlawn (Fairfax County)'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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)?
10 of the 57 figures for Woodlawn (Fairfax County) 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
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