Dale City is a CDP located in Prince William County Virginia. Dale City has a 2024 population of 75,254. Dale City is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 72,062 in 2020.
The average household income in Dale City is $139,900 with a poverty rate of 6.73%. The median age in Dale City is 35 years: 34.9 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dale City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,758 | 31.26% |
| Black or African American | 17,538 | 24.09% |
| Other race | 11,872 | 16.31% |
| Two or more races | 11,313 | 15.54% |
| Asian | 8,096 | 11.12% |
| Native American | 1,033 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.25% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,449 | 3.39 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 12,634 | 3.93 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 4,487 | 1.31 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 2,815 | 4.12 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 1,513 | 3.74 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,164 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 3,510 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,575 | 20.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,752 | 12.4% |
| High School Graduate | 10,988 | 23.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,260 | 9.18% |
| Some College | 9,148 | 19.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,455 | 9,375 | 2,612 |
| Black | 12,421 | 11,804 | 4,825 |
| White | 12,239 | 11,696 | 4,583 |
| 2+ Races | 6,416 | 5,282 | 1,828 |
| Other Race | 6,326 | 3,800 | 1,209 |
| Asian | 5,297 | 4,213 | 2,392 |
| Native American | 643 | 359 | 34 |
| Islander | 122 | 78 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,902 | $75,519 | $62,186 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,944 | $113,438 | $95,536 |
| High School Graduate | $46,397 | $51,940 | $38,216 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,110 | $52,961 | $25,246 |
| Overall | $56,194 | $62,578 | $46,147 |
| Some College | $52,925 | $65,767 | $42,215 |
$56,194
Average Earnings
$62,578
Average Male
$46,147
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.57% of Dale City residents speak only English, while 46.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25,612 | 2,421 | 9.45% |
| Other | 11,803 | 1,474 | 12.49% |
| Black | 17,498 | 993 | 5.67% |
| Multiple | 11,233 | 896 | 7.98% |
| White | 17,146 | 708 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 8,085 | 506 | 6.26% |
6.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.12%
Male Poverty Rate
8.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dale City is Other, with 12.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dale City is White, with 4.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.31% |
| High School | 5.97% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.43% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,722 | $148,332 |
| Households | $113,245 | $139,900 |
| Married Families | $138,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,346 | $93,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,042
Number of Veterans
4,000
Male Veterans
1,042
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 2,072 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,997 |
| Vietnam | 1,121 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,637 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,614 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,017 |
| 75+ | 429 |
| 18 to 34 | 345 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,092 | 12.36% |
| Black | 1,828 | 13.26% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 3.87% |
| 2+ Races | 494 | 6.74% |
| Other Race | 323 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 278 | 4.69% |
| Native American | 27 | 3.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.47%
Born in Dale City
67.58%
Native Born
32.42%
Foreign Born
13.05%
Non Citizen
19.37%
Naturalized
67.58% of Dale City residents were born in the United States, with 38.47% having been born in Virginia. 13.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,254 | 663 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 74,591 | 663 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 73,928 | 212 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 73,716 | 1,654 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 72,062 | -565 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 72,627 | -918 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 73,545 | 266 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 73,279 | -105 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 73,384 | 1,254 | 1.74% |
| 2015 | 72,130 | 1,749 | 2.49% |
| 2014 | 70,381 | 2,819 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 67,562 | 969 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 66,593 | 2,365 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 64,228 | -1,741 | -2.64% |
| 2010 | 65,969 | 0 | 0% |