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Lorton

Welcome to Lorton

For a small-town feel, Lorton is the place. Here you’ll find a pleasing mix of urban and suburban characteristics. This Northern Virginia area comprises a number of scenic parks, including Occoquan Regional Park that runs along a tributary of the Potomac River.

Lorton is less than twenty miles south of Washington, D.C., making it a great place for daily commuters. Four major throughways surround Lorton–-I-95, the Fairfax County Parkway, Route 123, and Route 1–adding to the convenience and accessibility. It’s also within range of Alexandria, Arlington, and other popular destinations in Virginia.

While known for being a quiet neighborhood, there’s still much to do and see in and around Lorton. One popular attraction is Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center, an old jail converted into studio space that supports dozens of local artists. You can take in contemporary art or engage in creative workshops. Most of the homes in this community are townhomes and single-family homes.

Overview for Lorton, VA

21,394 people live in Lorton, where the median age is 37.4 and the average individual income is $43,072. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,394

Total Population

37.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,072

Average individual Income

Around Lorton, VA

There's plenty to do around Lorton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

44

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

28

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

33

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fit4Mom, Happiness Yoga, and Salon Accents.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Fit4Mom page on Yelp	Active	0.74 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Happiness Yoga page on Yelp Search 9261 Plaskett Ln on Google Maps	Active	0.73 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Accents page on Yelp Search 8914 Village Shops Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.89 miles	27 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Geometrics Hair Design page on Yelp Search 6487 Old Beulah St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.13 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dappers & Dolls Waxing & Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 6487 Old Beulah St Alexandria Va on Google Maps	Beauty	4.13 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lorton, VA

Population Households Employment

Lorton has 6,496 households, with an average household size of 3.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lorton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,394 people call Lorton home. The population density is 4,016.35 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,394

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.4

Median Age

46.84 / 53.16%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 11.23%

0-9 Years

10-17: 17.99%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.25%

18-24 Years

25-64: 52.33%

25-64 Years

65-74: 6.1%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.1%

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade 1144 (10%)
High School Degree 2335 (20%)
Associate Degree 1358 (12%)
Bachelor Degree 3819 (33%)
Graduate Degree 2793 (24%)

6,496

Total Households

3.28

Average Household Size

$43,072

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 3,315 (51%)

Without Children: 3,181 (49%)

Marital Status

Married 39%

Single 26%

Divorced 6%

Separated 4%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 6%

White Collar: 94%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 6%

15 to 29 Minutes 12%

30 to 59 Minutes 17%

60+ Minutes 8%

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