Difficult Run is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Difficult Run has a 2024 population of 12,173. Difficult Run is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Difficult Run is $355,806 with a poverty rate of 0.37%. The median age in Difficult Run is 45.7 years: 47.6 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Difficult Run was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,022 | 78.63% |
| Asian | 1,146 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 7.82% |
| Other race | 140 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,227 | 3.16 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Married | 2,932 | 3.3 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.19 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 65 | 2.8 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 40 | 3.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
97.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 0.19% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 2.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,393 | 35.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,282 | 48.07% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 5.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 539 | 7.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,514 | 5,471 | 4,602 |
| Asian | 705 | 693 | 592 |
| Hispanic | 398 | 369 | 293 |
| 2+ Races | 370 | 370 | 299 |
| Other Race | 98 | 98 | 83 |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 43 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $158,224 | $212,750 | $92,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $157,159 | $188,319 | $114,965 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $152,949 | $188,642 | $105,046 |
| Some College | $114,635 | $147,694 | $60,385 |
$152,949
Average Earnings
$188,642
Average Male
$105,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.07% of Difficult Run residents speak only English, while 15.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,814 | 23 | 0.29% |
| Black | 75 | 8 | 10.67% |
| Other | 140 | 7 | 5% |
0.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.18%
Male Poverty Rate
0.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Difficult Run is Black, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Difficult Run is White, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.71% |
| Some College | 2.09% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.99% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $361,319 |
| Households | $250,001 | $355,806 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $174,167 | $234,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.6%
Male Marriage Rate
71.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
660
Number of Veterans
584
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 381 |
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| Vietnam | 224 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 589 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 36 | 4.92% |
| Black | 20 | 39.22% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
32.85%
Born in Difficult Run
86.77%
Native Born
13.23%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
11.49%
Naturalized
86.77% of Difficult Run residents were born in the United States, with 32.85% having been born in Virginia. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,173 | 869 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,304 | 870 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 10,434 | -213 | -2% |
| 2021 | 10,647 | 167 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 10,480 | 0 | 0% |