Newington, Virginia
Newington, Virginia | ||
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FIPS code 51-55752[1] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1495074[2] |
Newington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,223.[3] The population was 12,943 at the 2010 census.[4] The 2010 census showed a significant decrease after half the population was split off to the newly created Newington Forest CDP.
While the
Geography
Newington is located in southern Fairfax County at 38°44′7″N 77°12′13″W / 38.73528°N 77.20361°W (38.735414, −77.203558).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Newington CDP has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), of which 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.97%, is water.[4]
History
The community of Newington derives its name from the second
Demographics
2020 Census
As of the 2020 census (some information from the 2022 American Community Survey) there were 13,223 people, 4,469 housing units and 4,611 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,874.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,111.2/km2). The average housing unit density was 971.5 per square mile (375.5km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.68% White, 8.98% African American, 0.44% Native American, 16.96% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 6.22% from other races, and 13.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.54% of the population.[3]
Of the total households, 64.1% were married couples, 11.9% were a male householder with no spouse but a family, and 19.1% were a female householder with no spouse but a family. The average family household had 3.38 people.[3]
The median age was 38.3, 21.9% of people were under the age of 18, and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. Of the residents, 4.9% had
The median income for a household in the CDP was $160,243, and the median income for a family was $170,102. 12.3% of the population were
2010 Census
The population was 12,943 at the 2010 census.[4]
2000 Census
As of the
There were 6,710 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $112,675, and the median income for a family was $119,001. Males had a median income of $58,203 versus $41,177 for females. The
Education
Fairfax County Public Schools operates public schools in the county.
Fairfax County Public Library operates the Kingstowne Library.[9][10]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool to cold winters with moderate snowfall. Blizzards and major snowstorms are rare but not nonexistent, while summer thunderstorms are very common. According to the
References
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "Newington CDP, Virginia". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Newington CDP, Virginia". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 14, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Newington Historical Marker". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Mount Air Historical Marker". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Mount Air Historic Site Historical Marker". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Library Branches." Fairfax County Public Library. Retrieved on October 21, 2009.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 21, 2009.
- ^ "Newington, Virginia Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved March 29, 2018.