Herndon is a town located in Fairfax County Virginia. Herndon has a 2024 population of 25,052. Herndon is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,583 in 2020.
The average household income in Herndon is $174,220 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median age in Herndon is 35.7 years: 36.1 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Herndon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,278 | 37.82% |
| Two or more races | 5,011 | 20.43% |
| Other race | 4,429 | 18.06% |
| Asian | 3,709 | 15.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,957 | 7.98% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,815 | 3.14 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 4,461 | 3.66 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 2,105 | 1.47 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 681 | 3.99 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 568 | 4.18 | 32 | 68 |
3.47
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 777 | 4.66% |
| Associates Degree | 827 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,892 | 29.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,478 | 20.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,570 | 15.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,943 | 11.67% |
| Some College | 2,169 | 13.02% |
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 | 6,088 | 6,039 | 4,154 |
| Hispanic | 5,753 | 3,432 | 1,341 |
| Asian | 2,875 | 2,547 | 1,656 |
| 2+ Races | 2,766 | 1,809 | 1,093 |
| Other Race | 2,519 | 1,309 | 454 |
| Black | 1,376 | 1,345 | 732 |
| Native American | 67 | 53 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 68.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,066 | $109,315 | $83,451 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,803 | $145,430 | $92,298 |
| High School Graduate | $44,151 | $52,599 | $32,670 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,871 | $45,142 | $21,276 |
| Overall | $63,051 | $67,831 | $58,373 |
| Some College | $46,755 | $49,649 | $41,250 |
$63,051
Average Earnings
$67,831
Average Male
$58,373
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.4% of Herndon residents speak only English, while 53.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,201 | 1,471 | 15.99% |
| Multiple | 4,734 | 985 | 20.81% |
| White | 8,064 | 475 | 5.89% |
| Other | 4,370 | 362 | 8.28% |
| Asian | 3,709 | 160 | 4.31% |
| Black | 1,903 | 141 | 7.41% |
| Native | 145 | 112 | 77.24% |
9.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.32%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Herndon is Native, with 77.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Herndon is Asian, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.76% |
| High School | 11.44% |
| Some College | 3.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.07% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,929 | $184,829 |
| Households | $141,418 | $174,220 |
| Married Families | $188,491 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $95,703 | $124,450 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
959
Number of Veterans
849
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 385 |
| Second Gulf War | 315 |
| Vietnam | 297 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 330 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 75+ | 181 |
| 55 to 64 | 166 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 9.27% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 2.03% |
| Black | 123 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 20 | 29.85% |
| Other Race | 17 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
26.69%
Born in Herndon
56.02%
Native Born
43.98%
Foreign Born
24.88%
Non Citizen
19.11%
Naturalized
56.02% of Herndon residents were born in the United States, with 26.69% having been born in Virginia. 24.88% 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 | 25,638 | 117 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 25,521 | 117 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 25,404 | 118 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 25,286 | 117 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 25,169 | 117 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 25,052 | 117 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 24,935 | 749 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 24,186 | -176 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 24,362 | -221 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 24,583 | -126 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 24,709 | 189 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 24,520 | -29 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 24,549 | 34 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 24,515 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 24,528 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 24,525 | 64 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 24,461 | 160 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 24,301 | 460 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 23,841 | 441 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 23,400 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,655 | 5,516 | 34.18% |
| 1990 | 16,139 | 4,690 | 40.96% |
| 1980 | 11,449 | 7,148 | 166.19% |
| 1970 | 4,301 | 2,301 | 115.05% |
| 1960 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 100% |
| 1940 | 1,000 | -24,638 | -96.1% |