Franconia is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Franconia has a 2024 population of 17,850. Franconia is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -8.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Franconia is $177,611 with a poverty rate of 3.04%. The median age in Franconia is 40.7 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Franconia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,568 | 47.23% |
| Black or African American | 3,987 | 21.98% |
| Asian | 3,376 | 18.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,613 | 8.89% |
| Other race | 457 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,545 | 2.4 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 3,772 | 3.12 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 3,042 | 1.26 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 427 | 3.65 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 304 | 3.21 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 894 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,612 | 33.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,428 | 31.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,512 | 10.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 1,553 | 11.21% |
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 | 6,039 | 5,997 | 4,476 |
| Black | 3,315 | 3,252 | 2,200 |
| Asian | 2,616 | 2,245 | 1,409 |
| Hispanic | 1,626 | 1,256 | 772 |
| 2+ Races | 878 | 799 | 584 |
| Other Race | 311 | 216 | 84 |
| Native American | 97 | 97 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 83.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,346 | $101,469 | $91,799 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,992 | $142,824 | $121,710 |
| High School Graduate | $46,250 | $56,509 | $37,676 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,250 | $43,495 | $27,461 |
| Overall | $95,356 | $100,404 | $89,358 |
| Some College | $62,887 | $70,610 | $54,583 |
$95,356
Average Earnings
$100,404
Average Male
$89,358
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.65% of Franconia residents speak only English, while 34.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,799 | 194 | 2.49% |
| Black | 3,987 | 138 | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,567 | 114 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 3,376 | 100 | 2.96% |
| Multiple | 1,613 | 51 | 3.16% |
| Other | 457 | 24 | 5.25% |
3.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.94%
Male Poverty Rate
3.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Franconia is Other, with 5.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Franconia is White, with 2.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.33% |
| High School | 4.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.14% |
| Some College | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $179,707 | $197,763 |
| Households | $152,007 | $177,611 |
| Married Families | $188,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $132,888 | $141,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,399
Number of Veterans
1,180
Male Veterans
219
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 849 |
| First Gulf War | 509 |
| Vietnam | 224 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 611 |
| 55 to 64 | 286 |
| 18 to 34 | 251 |
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 75+ | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 11.5% |
| Black | 366 | 10.64% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 9.54% |
| Asian | 114 | 4.08% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 10.22% |
| Other Race | 40 | 12.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
26.54%
Born in Franconia
73.28%
Native Born
26.72%
Foreign Born
6.11%
Non Citizen
20.61%
Naturalized
73.28% of Franconia residents were born in the United States, with 26.54% having been born in Virginia. 6.11% 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 | 17,850 | -28 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 17,878 | -28 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 17,906 | -404 | -2.21% |
| 2021 | 18,310 | -1,168 | -6% |
| 2020 | 19,478 | -242 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 19,720 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 19,725 | -420 | -2.08% |
| 2017 | 20,145 | 210 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 19,935 | 237 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 19,698 | 259 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 19,439 | 377 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 19,062 | 287 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 18,775 | 126 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 18,649 | 404 | 2.21% |
| 2010 | 18,245 | 0 | 0% |