Dumfries is a town located in Prince William County Virginia. Dumfries has a 2024 population of 5,982. Dumfries is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has increased by 4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Dumfries is $87,166 with a poverty rate of 12.84%. The median age in Dumfries is 29.9 years: 24.3 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dumfries was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,554 | 44.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,626 | 28.54% |
| Other race | 799 | 14.02% |
| Two or more races | 718 | 12.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,660 | 3.42 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 633 | 4.35 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 521 | 3.83 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 360 | 1.11 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 146 | 3.63 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 372 | 11.57% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 432 | 13.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 5.44% |
| High School Graduate | 865 | 26.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 12.35% |
| Some College | 710 | 22.08% |
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 | 1,038 | 525 | 153 |
| White | 1,006 | 922 | 158 |
| Black | 966 | 864 | 295 |
| 2+ Races | 449 | 251 | 57 |
| Other Race | 314 | 119 | 82 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 30.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,208 | $0 | $64,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,271 | $80,292 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,861 | $23,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,327 | $38,977 | $30,236 |
| Overall | $39,375 | $40,000 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $57,250 | $67,011 | $0 |
$39,375
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.39% of Dumfries residents speak only English, while 38.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,230 | 485 | 21.75% |
| Other | 799 | 195 | 24.41% |
| Multiple | 718 | 140 | 19.5% |
| White | 1,430 | 69 | 4.83% |
| Black | 1,622 | 37 | 2.28% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dumfries is Other, with 24.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dumfries is Black, with 2.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.99% |
| Some College | 9.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.58% |
| High School | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 1.82% |
| Female Employed | 0.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,059 | $92,486 |
| Households | $75,629 | $87,166 |
| Married Families | $79,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,731 | $57,421 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
274
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 10.04% |
| Black | 84 | 7.92% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 4.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
48.99%
Born in Dumfries
76.15%
Native Born
23.85%
Foreign Born
14.59%
Non Citizen
9.27%
Naturalized
76.15% of Dumfries residents were born in the United States, with 48.99% having been born in Virginia. 14.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,316 | 67 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 6,249 | 67 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 6,182 | 66 | 1.08% |
| 2026 | 6,116 | 67 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 6,049 | 67 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 5,982 | 66 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 5,916 | 159 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 5,757 | 60 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 5,697 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 5,716 | -214 | -3.61% |
| 2019 | 5,930 | 692 | 13.21% |
| 2018 | 5,238 | -19 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 5,257 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 5,247 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 5,251 | 46 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 5,205 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,204 | 40 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 5,164 | 76 | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 5,088 | 81 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 5,007 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,937 | 655 | 15.3% |
| 1990 | 4,282 | 1,068 | 33.23% |
| 1980 | 3,214 | -3,102 | -49.11% |