Loudoun County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Loudoun County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in Virginia
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A+
Income Top gradeAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Virginia
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 432,991 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 830.1 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.25% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 143,029 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Loudoun County grew by 56.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 432,991 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Loudoun County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.8% of residents. That is 3.4 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 85,112 19.7% -1.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 111,592 25.8% +3.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 98,677 22.8% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 43,104 10.0% -6.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Loudoun County and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.6% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Loudoun County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $182,384 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Loudoun County is about 95% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $815,538 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,385 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Loudoun County is about 28.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,385 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Loudoun County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 218 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.4 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 218 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,765 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 31.2% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,254 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,078 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Loudoun County is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Loudoun County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Loudoun County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Loudoun County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Loudoun County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Loudoun County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County, VA | 432,991 | $182,384 #1/3 | $815,538 #2/3 | 26.2 min #1/3 |
| Jefferson County, WV | 59,260 | $98,855 | $354,347 | 32.1 min |
| Fauquier County, VA | 74,560 | $130,834 | $859,283 | 32.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Loudoun County, Virginia.
What is the population of Loudoun County, Virginia?
About 432,991 people live in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 143,029 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Loudoun County, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Loudoun County, Virginia has 830 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.6 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Loudoun County, Virginia?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($815,538 against $182,384), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,385 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Loudoun County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Loudoun County, Virginia is only 3.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Loudoun County, Virginia?
58.8% of adults in Loudoun County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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