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Dumfries, VA


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Dumfries, Virginia

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 population of the town is 4,937.

The People and Families of Dumfries

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dumfries had a median family income of $46,927.

Political Inclinations

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.

Dumfries Housing

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.

Commuting

In Dumfries, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Dumfries strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDumfries Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Dumfries Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dumfries, VA

Comparing Dumfries to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime32
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