Tysons, VA

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2023 Population

28,022

1.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.1

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

6.69%

1.92% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$129,189

0.215% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$640,500

3.17% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,310

2.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Tysons, VA had a population of 28k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $129,189. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Tysons, VA grew from 27,617 to 28,022, a 1.47% increase and its median household income declined from $129,468 to $129,189, a −0.215% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tysons, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (30.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.48%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.03%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.23%).

None of the households in Tysons, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

78.5% of the residents in Tysons, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tysons, VA are Chamberlain University-Virginia (188 degrees awarded in 2023), Washington University of Science and Technology (163 degrees), and The Esthetic Institute (160 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Tysons, VA was $640,500, and the homeownership rate was 33.7%.

Most people in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Tysons, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tysons, VA is home to a population of 28k people, from which 78.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 42.9% of Tysons, VA residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2023, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Tysons, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.55k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.5%

2023 Citizenship

78.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 78.5% of Tysons, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Tysons, VA was 78.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tysons, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tysons, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.55k ± 1.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 834

13.1%

Hispanic Population

3.66k people

13.1% of the people in Tysons, VA are hispanic (3.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tysons, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

42.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

41.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2023, 42.9% of Tysons, VA residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tysons, VA was 41.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tysons, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
696 ± 258
Vietnam
291 ± 149
Gulf War (1990s)
178 ± 92

Tysons, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tysons, VA employs 17.3k people. The largest industries in Tysons, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,627 people), Public Administration (1,989 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,656 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Information ($124,125), and Finance & Insurance ($121,389).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.3k

2023 Value

± 1,145

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 16.9k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tysons, VA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,639 people), Management Occupations (3,045 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,617 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tysons, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k

2023 Value

± 1,145

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 16.9k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tysons, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,627 people), Public Administration (1,989 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,656 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tysons, VA, though some of these residents may live in Tysons, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$100,600

Median earning men ± $7,991

$83,163

Median earning women ± $8,191

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($136,731), Public Administration ($121,375), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,593).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($129,167), Public Administration ($120,603), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tysons, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Tysons, VA awarded 881 degrees. The student population of Tysons, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 995 male students and 1,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tysons, VA are Black or African American (192 and 28.4%), followed by Asian (180 and 26.6%), White (135 and 20%), and Hispanic or Latino (91 and 13.5%).

The largest universities in Tysons, VA by number of degrees awarded are Chamberlain University-Virginia (188 and 21.3%), Washington University of Science and Technology (163 and 18.5%), and The Esthetic Institute (160 and 18.2%).

The most popular majors in Tysons, VA are Registered Nursing (188 and 21.3%), Massage Therapy (149 and 16.9%), and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (116 and 13.2%).

The median tuition cost in Tysons, VA for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Tysons, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 12.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 95.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,620 (38% men and 62% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,620 students enrolled in Tysons, VA, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 1,126 records, of which 39.6% were women and 60.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Massage Therapy
149 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
114 degrees awarded
Master Aesthetician
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Tysons, VA was Massage Therapy with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Tysons, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Chamberlain University-Virginia
188 degrees awarded
Washington University of Science and Technology
163 degrees awarded
The Esthetic Institute
160 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chamberlain University-Virginia with 188 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tysons, VA, which is 0.299 times less than the 678 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 180 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,165) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tysons, VA was $640,500 in 2023, which is 2.11 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $620,800 to $640,500, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Tysons, VA is 33.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Tysons, VA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tysons, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$640,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$46,540

$4,722

Median Property Taxes

±$492

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tysons, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tysons, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

33.7%

Homeownership

2023

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 33.7% of the housing units in Tysons, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 35.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tysons, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4712.01
Census Tract 4802.03

The following map shows all of the places in Tysons, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$129,189

Median Household Income

± $9,464

14k

Number of Households

± 1,003

In 2023, the median household income of the 14k households in Tysons, VA declined from $129,189 from the previous year's value of $129,468.

The following chart displays the households in Tysons, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tysons, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (50.9%)
Worked At Home (31.7%)
Walked (5.37%)

In 2023, 50.9% of workers in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.7%) and those who walked to work (5.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tysons, VA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Tysons, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tysons, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tysons, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tysons, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tysons, VA (1.87k out of 28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tysons, VA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Tysons, VA has health coverage, with 68.9% on employee plans, 3.47% on Medicaid, 9.96% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.863% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see 905 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.444% increase from the previous year (901 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 884 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Fairfax County, VA.

905 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfax County, VA

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see an average of 905 patients per year. This represents a 0.444% increase from the previous year (901 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fairfax County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.9% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.44%

Uninsured

68.9%

Employer Coverage

3.47%

Medicaid

9.96%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.863%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tysons, VA declined by 3.99% from 4.63% to 4.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tysons, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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