Woodbridge, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Woodbridge, 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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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,536 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4169.6 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.40% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,171 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Woodbridge grew by 47.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 41,536 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Woodbridge is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.1% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,756 23.5% +2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,442 25.1% +2.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,086 19.5% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,163 10.0% -6.5 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 50.2% of the people living in Woodbridge and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Woodbridge has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,519 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.06% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Woodbridge is about 11% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $405,650 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,105 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.5% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Woodbridge is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,105 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Woodbridge spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.0 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.0 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 275 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,519 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,335 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,524 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Woodbridge is 33 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
Woodbridge has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.15 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Woodbridge has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Woodbridge, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woodbridge, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge, VA | 41,536 | $103,519 #2/2 | $405,650 #2/2 | 33.0 min #1/2 |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 40,143 | $128,574 | $408,270 | 33.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodbridge, Virginia.
What is the population of Woodbridge, Virginia?
About 41,536 people live in Woodbridge, Virginia, in 13,171 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 31.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Woodbridge, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Woodbridge, Virginia has 4,170 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 48 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Woodbridge, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($405,650 against $103,519), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,105 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Woodbridge, Virginia?
Unemployment in Woodbridge, Virginia is 6.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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