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Quantico, VA


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Quantico, Virginia

Quantico, Virginia, in Prince William county, is 8 miles S of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 29 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. There are 561 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Quantico

In Quantico, about 28% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Quantico. In the town, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in Quantico are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 39% of Quantico is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Quantico.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quantico had a median family income of $27,596.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Quantico Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Quantico that were owner-occupied was 19%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Quantico, 71% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyQuantico Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyQuantico Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyQuantico Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Quantico Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Quantico, VA

Comparing Quantico 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime45
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