Idylwood is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Idylwood has a 2024 population of 17,871. Idylwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually but its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,099 in 2020.
The average household income in Idylwood is $159,367 with a poverty rate of 5.67%. The median age in Idylwood is 37.6 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Idylwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,796 | 50.35% |
| Asian | 3,450 | 19.75% |
| Other race | 2,239 | 12.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,658 | 9.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,308 | 7.49% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,114 | 2.45 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 3,170 | 3.38 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 2,966 | 1.29 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 736 | 2.81 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Male | 242 | 3.49 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 657 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 550 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,278 | 27.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,056 | 34.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,388 | 11.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 620 | 5.24% |
| Some College | 1,292 | 10.91% |
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 | 5,747 | 5,509 | 4,160 |
| Asian | 2,608 | 2,403 | 1,653 |
| Hispanic | 2,471 | 1,687 | 798 |
| Other Race | 1,325 | 705 | 320 |
| 2+ Races | 816 | 769 | 440 |
| Black | 802 | 752 | 450 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,081 | $97,656 | $72,165 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,470 | $130,489 | $101,843 |
| High School Graduate | $32,653 | $45,956 | $32,451 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,596 | $58,866 | $35,893 |
| Overall | $74,692 | $88,889 | $61,787 |
| Some College | $48,149 | $53,487 | $42,807 |
$74,692
Average Earnings
$88,889
Average Male
$61,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.09% of Idylwood residents speak only English, while 46.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,071 | 370 | 4.58% |
| Other | 2,239 | 322 | 14.38% |
| Hispanic | 3,640 | 228 | 6.26% |
| Asian | 3,438 | 174 | 5.06% |
| Black | 1,219 | 52 | 4.27% |
| Multiple | 1,658 | 41 | 2.47% |
5.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.15%
Male Poverty Rate
6.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Idylwood is Other, with 14.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Idylwood is Multiple, with 2.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.69% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.73% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,552 | $196,308 |
| Households | $118,443 | $159,367 |
| Married Families | $193,963 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $91,278 | $105,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
714
Number of Veterans
661
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 269 |
| Vietnam | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 209 |
| World War II | 35 |
| Korea | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 253 |
| 75+ | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 8.33% |
| Black | 55 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.52% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.24% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 3.57% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
24.47%
Born in Idylwood
61.3%
Native Born
38.7%
Foreign Born
17.43%
Non Citizen
21.27%
Naturalized
61.3% of Idylwood residents were born in the United States, with 24.47% having been born in Virginia. 17.43% 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 | 17,871 | 41 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 17,830 | 42 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 17,788 | 101 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 17,687 | -412 | -2.28% |
| 2020 | 18,099 | -174 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 18,273 | -158 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 18,431 | -247 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 18,678 | -243 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 18,921 | 407 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 18,514 | 871 | 4.94% |
| 2014 | 17,643 | -245 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 17,888 | 1,132 | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 16,756 | 672 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 16,084 | -1,204 | -6.96% |
| 2010 | 17,288 | 0 | 0% |