Local, County, and City Statistics

Loudoun County, Virginia

Population (2007 est.): 277,237
Size: 517 square miles

Loudoun County is located just 25 miles west of Washington, DC and is the home of Dulles International Airport. The county has established a reputation as an international center for technology, communication and transportation. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Potomac River, Loudoun offers a rich historical heritage and beautiful natural countryside. Many businesses are attracted to Loudoun County because it offers so many opportunities and has a strong sense of community. The county also enjoys a reputation for high quality services, including a first-rate educational system.

Loudoun is the fastest growing county in the nation, and was recently ranked fifth for quality-of-life among all U.S. counties. It also has a robust and diverse business community, with major employers like America Online, Independence Air, Loudoun Hospital Center, MCI and United Airlines. A flourishing small business base also helps Loudoun maintain strong job growth and attract a talented and diverse workforce.

For more information, visit the Loudoun County website or contact the county at good4biz@loudoun.gov.

Geography/Land Use
Land Area (square miles) 517
Agricultural (Acres) 193145
Commercial/Industrial (Acres) 85,654
Public/Open Space (Acres) 20,624
Residential (Acres) 30,577
Source: Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Population Characteristics
Year Population Households
1980 (1) 57,484 18,670
1990 (1) 86,129 30,490
2000 (1) 169,559 59,900
2010 (2) 318,100 112,700
2020 (2) 422,900 149,700
2030 (2) 480,600 170,100
Source: 1 - U.S. Census Bureau; 2 - MWCOG Round 7.0 Cooperative Forecast
Age Distribution 2007
Description Estimate Percent
Age 0 - 4 24,139 8.71%
Age 5 - 9 22,777 8.22%
Age 10 - 14 21,368 7.71%
Age 15 - 17 12,552 4.53%
Age 18 - 20 8,160 2.94%
Age 21 - 24 13,645 4.92%
Age 25 - 34 45,764 16.51%
Age 35 - 44 51,357 18.52%
Age 45 - 49 22,242 8.02%
Age 50 - 54 16,871 6.09%
Age 55 - 59 13,252 4.78%
Age 60 - 64 9,575 3.45%
Age 65 - 74 9,637 3.48%
Age 75 - 84 4,323 1.56%
Age 85 and over 1,575 0.57%
Source: Claritas, 2007.    
Population by Race and Ethnicity 2007
Race/Ethnic Origin Estimate Percent
Not Hispanic or Latino: 249,595  
White Alone 185,484 74.31%
Black or African American Alone 19,457 7.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 504 0.20%
Asian Alone 34,064 13.65%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone 443 0.18%
Some Other Race Alone 574 0.23%
Two or More Races 9,069 3.63%
Hispanic or Latino: 27,642  
White Alone 14,923 53.99%
Black or African American Alone 455 1.65%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 166 0.60%
Asian Alone 116 0.42%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone 33 0.12%
Some Other Race Alone 9,506 34.39%
Two or More Races 2,443 8.84%
Source: Claritas, 2007.    
Income 2007
  Estimate
Aggregate Household Income (billions) $11.1
Average Household Income $114,179
Median Household Income $96,537
Per Capita $40,152
Source: Claritas, 2007.  
Employment/Unemployment Mar 2007
Labor Force 154,450
Employment 151,120
Unemployment 3,330
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007.  
Occupational Characteristics of Residents
Major Category Employed Persons Distribution
Total 93,258  
Management, professional, and related occupations: 49,125 52.7%
Management, business, and financial operations occupations: 23,011 24.7%
Management occupations, except farmers and farm managers 15,261 16.4%
Farmers and farm managers 269 0.3%
Business and financial operations occupations: 7,481 8.0%
Business operations specialists 3,764 4.0%
Financial specialists 3,717 4.0%
Professional and related occupations: 26,114 28.0%
Computer and mathematical occupations 9,492 10.2%
Architecture and engineering occupations: 3,401 3.6%
Architects, surveyors, cartographers, and engineers 2,830 3.0%
Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians 571 0.6%
Life, physical, and social science occupations 1,071 1.1%
Community and social services occupations 835 0.9%
Legal occupations 1,252 1.3%
Education, training, and library occupations 4,688 5.0%
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 2,381 2.6%
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations: 2,994 3.2%
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations 2,203 2.4%
Health technologists and technicians 791 0.8%
Service occupations: 9,852 10.6%
Healthcare support occupations 617 0.7%
Protective service occupations: 1,971 2.1%
Fire fighting, prevention, and law enforcement workers, including supervisors 1,164 1.2%
Other protective service workers, including supervisors 807 0.9%
Food preparation and serving related occupations 2,624 2.8%
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 1,924 2.1%
Personal care and service occupations 2,716 2.9%
Sales and office occupations: 23,009 24.7%
Sales and related occupations 9,675 10.4%
Office and administrative support occupations 13,334 14.3%
Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 253 0.3%
Construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations: 5,644 6.1%
Construction and extraction occupations: 3,297 3.5%
Supervisors, construction and extraction workers 602 0.6%
Construction trades workers 2,682 2.9%
Extraction workers 13 0.0%
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 2,347 2.5%
Production, transportation, and material moving occupations: 5,375 5.8%
Production occupations 2,182 2.3%
Transportation and material moving occupations: 3,193 3.4%
Supervisors, transportation and material moving workers 147 0.2%
Aircraft and traffic control occupations 805 0.9%
Motor vehicle operators 1,434 1.5%
Rail, water and other transportation occupations 104 0.1%
Material moving workers 703 0.8%
Source: American Community Survey 2005
Educational Attainment of Adults
Percent High School Graduate or Higher 94.8%
Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%
Percent Graduate/Professional Degree 18.6%
Source: American Community Survey 2005
Employment Trends
2000 90,514  
2010 153,736 69.8%
2020 212,920 38.5%
2030 271,159 27.4%
Source: MWCOG Round 7.0 Cooperative Forecast
Employment by Industry
Industry Employment
Natural Resources/Mining 576
Construction 13,705
Manufacturing 4,970
Trade/Transportation/Utilities 29,285
Information 9,922
Financial Activities 3,888
Professional Services 18,375
Education/Health Services 7,608
Leisure/Hospitality 10,470
Other Services 4,055
Unclassified 2
Federal Government 4,265
State/Local Government 13,519
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2005; Note: N/D Not Disclosed
Major Corporate Employers
  Employees
AOL 5,000+
Inova Loudoun Hospital Center 1,000 - 4,999
Toll Brothers 1,000 - 4,999
United Airlines 1,000 - 4,999
Verizon Business 1,000 - 4,999
Source: Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
Housing Inventory
Single unit detached 51,178
Single unit attached 26,262
Multi-units 15,670
Source: American Community Survey 2005
Home Values
Owner-occupied units Median Value
72,691 $519,200
Source: American Community Survey 2005
Primary and Secondary Education
Total Enrollment 43,975
Number of Schools 65
Elementary 42
Middle 10
High 6
Other 7
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Private Schools
Total Enrollment 2,960
Number of Schools 14
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Colleges and Universities
  Enrollment
George Mason University N/A
George Washington University - Ashburn N/A
Northern Virginia Community College N/A
Strayer University N/A
Virginia Tech - Northern Virginia N/A
Source: National Center for Education Statistics

 

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