Herndon, Virginia
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Herndon is the third-largest town in Virginia, located in Fairfax County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 21,655.
Geography
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Location of Herndon, Virginia
Herndon is located at 38°58'17" North, 77°23'19" West (38.971478, -77.388675)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²). 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 21,655 people, 6,962 households, and 4,970 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,981.3/km² (5,129.9/mi²). There are 7,190 housing units at an average density of 657.8/km² (1,703.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 57.89% White, 9.51% African American, 0.42% Native American, 13.86% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.95% from other races, and 5.32% from two or more races. 26.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,962 households out of which 41.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.11 and the average family size is 3.54.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 111.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $72,912, and the median income for a family is $79,140. Males have a median income of $44,197 versus $35,548 for females. The per capita income for the town is $26,941. 8.1% of the population and 4.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official website (http://www.town.herndon.va.us/)