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Dumfries, Virginia is 4 miles S of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Prince William county. The town is part of the Washington metro area. The population of Dumfries is 4,937.
In Dumfries, about 48% of adults are married. The size of households in Dumfries is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.
Approximately 47% of Dumfries is non-white. Dumfries is home to people of a variety of races.
In 2000, Dumfries had a median family income of $46,927.
Among Dumfries political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,950. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Dumfries, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Dumfries than most places in Virginia.
In Dumfries, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.
Comparing Dumfries to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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