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 $86,273 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in Dumfries is 31.3 years: 25.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dumfries was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,036 | 35.41% |
| Black or African American | 1,334 | 23.2% |
| Other race | 1,262 | 21.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 17.85% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,735 | 3.3 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 673 | 3.92 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Female | 532 | 3.96 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.13 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Male | 179 | 3.25 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.3
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 391 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 499 | 14.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 3.06% |
| High School Graduate | 956 | 28.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 432 | 12.94% |
| Some College | 704 | 21.09% |
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 | 1,152 | 594 | 178 |
| White | 1,031 | 937 | 192 |
| Black | 841 | 766 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 246 | 50 |
| Other Race | 493 | 216 | 172 |
| Asian | 32 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 34.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,268 | $50,720 | $65,737 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,744 | $36,625 | $25,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,872 | $41,476 | $32,525 |
| Overall | $39,792 | $42,018 | $33,614 |
| Some College | $47,476 | $0 | $47,311 |
$39,792
Average Earnings
$42,018
Average Male
$33,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.73% of Dumfries residents speak only English, while 35.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,320 | 225 | 9.7% |
| Multiple | 1,026 | 211 | 20.57% |
| Other | 1,262 | 204 | 16.16% |
| White | 1,439 | 201 | 13.97% |
| Black | 1,330 | 49 | 3.68% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.83%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dumfries is Multiple, with 20.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dumfries is Black, with 3.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.25% |
| High School | 8.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.66% |
| Some College | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.08% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Female Employed | 1.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,991 | $85,239 |
| Households | $78,373 | $86,273 |
| Married Families | $80,322 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,850 | $58,179 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 11.07% |
| Black | 57 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
51.66%
Born in Dumfries
73.68%
Native Born
26.32%
Foreign Born
18.46%
Non Citizen
7.86%
Naturalized
73.68% of Dumfries residents were born in the United States, with 51.66% having been born in Virginia. 18.46% 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% |