Newington is a CDP located in Fairfax County Virginia. Newington has a 2024 population of 13,663. Newington is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Newington is $177,715 with a poverty rate of 2.41%. The median age in Newington is 38.2 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,468 | 46.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,290 | 16.57% |
| Asian | 2,009 | 14.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,757 | 12.71% |
| Other race | 1,084 | 7.84% |
| Native American | 216 | 1.56% |
| 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 | 4,735 | 2.92 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 2,955 | 3.29 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 1,060 | 1.4 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 449 | 3.93 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 271 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 883 | 9.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,066 | 31.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,726 | 28.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,130 | 11.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 395 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 1,318 | 13.58% |
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 | 4,429 | 4,374 | 2,883 |
| Hispanic | 1,715 | 1,404 | 783 |
| Black | 1,698 | 1,636 | 1,032 |
| Asian | 1,574 | 1,446 | 879 |
| 2+ Races | 993 | 877 | 483 |
| Other Race | 652 | 501 | 363 |
| Native American | 84 | 37 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,600 | $95,278 | $66,961 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,923 | $140,625 | $106,154 |
| High School Graduate | $41,615 | $45,163 | $39,033 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,358 | $41,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,117 | $92,151 | $62,236 |
| Some College | $41,031 | $55,375 | $36,188 |
$80,117
Average Earnings
$92,151
Average Male
$62,236
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.14% of Newington residents speak only English, while 37.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,094 | 172 | 2.82% |
| Black | 2,290 | 85 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 2,009 | 65 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 2,701 | 11 | 0.41% |
| Multiple | 1,752 | 6 | 0.34% |
| Other | 1,084 | 5 | 0.46% |
2.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.69%
Male Poverty Rate
3.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newington is Black, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newington is Multiple, with 0.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.73% |
| High School | 3.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.92% |
| Female Employed | 0.9% |
| Male Employed | 0.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $164,341 | $192,707 |
| Households | $146,681 | $177,715 |
| Married Families | $169,951 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $107,647 | $120,520 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
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
1,207
Number of Veterans
1,072
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 645 |
| Second Gulf War | 500 |
| Vietnam | 278 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 412 |
| 55 to 64 | 337 |
| 75+ | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 17.07% |
| Black | 228 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 8.52% |
| Other Race | 32 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
29.85%
Born in Newington
73.6%
Native Born
26.4%
Foreign Born
7.57%
Non Citizen
18.83%
Naturalized
73.6% of Newington residents were born in the United States, with 29.85% having been born in Virginia. 7.57% 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 | 13,663 | 52 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 13,611 | 51 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 13,560 | 141 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 13,419 | -33 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 13,452 | 256 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 13,196 | 116 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 13,080 | -293 | -2.19% |
| 2017 | 13,373 | -210 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 13,583 | 113 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 13,470 | -334 | -2.42% |
| 2014 | 13,804 | 132 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 13,672 | 783 | 6.07% |
| 2012 | 12,889 | -303 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 13,192 | 249 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 12,943 | 0 | 0% |