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Compare Lorton to Alexandria
This post compares Lorton, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Lorton (CDP) | Alexandria (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,268 | 154,710 |
| Income (median) | $54,776 | $70,934 |
| Home Value (median) | $406,000 | $537,900 |
| White | 39% | 62% |
| Black | 32% | 22% |
| Asian | 17% | 6% |
| With Kids | 45% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 36 |
| Rentals | 42% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lorton or Alexandria?
A: Lorton has a much smaller population count than Alexandria: 20268 compared with 154710 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lorton or in Alexandria?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Lorton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lorton or Alexandria?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Lorton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Alexandria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Lorton versus 56% for Alexandria.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lorton may include: Lincolnia, Dale-City, and Marumsco.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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