Tysons, VA

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2020 Population

25,230

3.99% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

35.3

0.282% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.08%

7.08% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$109,050

1.55% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$561,700

0.231% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

15,419

6.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Tysons, VA had a population of 25.2k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $109,050. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tysons, VA grew from 24,261 to 25,230, a 3.99% increase and its median household income grew from $107,388 to $109,050, a 1.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tysons, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (28.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.91%), and White (Hispanic) (5.26%).

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.

76.4% of the residents in Tysons, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tysons, VA are Columbia College (455983) (258 degrees awarded in 2020), University of the Potomac-VA Campus (189 degrees), and Chamberlain University-Virginia (460871) (158 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tysons, VA was $561,700, and the homeownership rate was 36.8%.

Most people in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Tysons, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Tysons, VA is home to a population of 25.2k people, from which 76.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 42.6% of Tysons, VA residents were born outside of the country (10.7k people).

In 2020, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.2k people) in Tysons, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.28k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

76.4%

2020 Citizenship

73.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 76.4% of Tysons, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tysons, VA was 73.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
12.2k ± 941
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.28k ± 902
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 753

9.17%

Hispanic Population

2.31k people

9.17% of the people in Tysons, VA are hispanic (2.31k 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
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Foreign-Born Population

42.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

44.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

As of 2020, 42.6% of Tysons, VA residents (10.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tysons, VA was 44.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
375 ± 145
Vietnam
266 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
254 ± 110

Tysons, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tysons, VA employs 15.4k people. The largest industries in Tysons, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,653 people), Public Administration (1,745 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($139,667), Public Administration ($107,228), and Manufacturing ($101,548).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.4k

2020 Value

± 1,006

6.57%

1 Year growth

± 8.25%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 6.57%, from 14.5k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tysons, VA, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,217 people), Management Occupations (2,940 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tysons, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.4k

2020 Value

± 1,006

6.57%

1 Year growth

± 8.25%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tysons, VA grew at a rate of 6.57%, from 14.5k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tysons, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,653 people), Public Administration (1,745 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,257 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

$86,490

Median earning men ± $5,416

$69,020

Median earning women ± $6,042

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($145,893), Public Administration ($111,092), and Manufacturing ($103,077).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($102,198), Information ($87,422), and Manufacturing ($80,972).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Tysons, VA awarded 1,043 degrees. The student population of Tysons, VA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 522 male students and 1,344 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tysons, VA are Asian (199 and 26.6%), followed by White (197 and 26.4%), Black or African American (169 and 22.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (99 and 13.3%).

The largest universities in Tysons, VA by number of degrees awarded are Columbia College (455983) (258 and 24.7%), University of the Potomac-VA Campus (189 and 18.1%), and Chamberlain University-Virginia (460871) (158 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Tysons, VA are General English Language & Literature (230 and 22.1%), Registered Nursing (158 and 15.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (134 and 12.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Tysons, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,866 (28% men and 72% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,866 students enrolled in Tysons, VA, 28% men and 72% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 497 records, of which 90.7% were women and 9.26% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General English Language & Literature
230 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
60 degree-majors awarded
Dental Laboratory Technology
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Tysons, VA was General English Language & Literature with 230 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Tysons, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbia College (455983)
258 degrees awarded
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
189 degrees awarded
Chamberlain University-Virginia (460871)
158 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia College (455983) with 258 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 381 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tysons, VA, which is 0.576 times less than the 662 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 199 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 197 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 ($13,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.823% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.842% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.66M), Some college (1.42M), and Bachelors Degree (1.41M).

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 $561,700 in 2020, which is 2.44 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $563,000 to $561,700, a 0.231% decrease. The homeownership rate in Tysons, VA is 36.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tysons, VA have an average commute time of 27.7 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

$561,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$63,287

$4,369

Median Property Taxes

±$474

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

36.8%

Homeownership

2020

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 36.8% of the housing units in Tysons, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.8%.

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.

$109,050

Median Household Income

± $11,476

11.9k

Number of Households

± 918

In 2020, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Tysons, VA grew to $109,050 from the previous year's value of $107,388.

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.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (64.7%)
Worked At Home (16%)
Public Transit (8.86%)

In 2020, 64.7% of workers in Tysons, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.86%).

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

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tysons, VA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% 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

6.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tysons, VA (1.53k out of 25.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

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

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

94.8% of the population of Tysons, VA has health coverage, with 70% on employee plans, 2.67% on Medicaid, 8.74% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.568% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see 930 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (941 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 924 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 521 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

930 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fairfax County, VA

Primary care physicians in Fairfax County, VA see an average of 930 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (941 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.6% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.19%

Uninsured

70%

Employer Coverage

2.67%

Medicaid

8.74%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.568%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tysons, VA declined by 5.3% from 5.48% to 5.19%.

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.