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The West Falls Church had a population of 31,279 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Falls Church ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Falls Church is located at latitude 38.8909 and longitude -77.1844 in Falls Church (city) County. The formal boundaries for the West Falls Church encompass a land area of 4.99 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Falls Church (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for West Falls Church are located in Falls Church (city) County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Fairfax County.
The West Falls Church has a U5 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also a census designated place with the same name. It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,279 (100%) |
| Population Density | 6,266 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 69 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $134,978 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,006 |
| Median Home Value | $706,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,959 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,095 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,480 (31.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 384 (3.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,575 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Family Households | 7,235 (68.4%) |
The table below compares West Falls Church to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 36 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 115 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 133 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 55 | 92nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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