Lorton, VA is a vibrant community with an estimated population of 21,394 and a population density of 3,825 people per square mile. Many local businesses have flourished in the area including cafes, restaurants, stores, specialty shops and more. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at Mason Neck State Park, fishing on the Potomac River and visiting Lorton Arts Foundation. Organizations such as the Lorton Community Action Center provide programs to assist local residents with needs such as housing, health services, food assistance and childcare. In addition to the abundance of outdoor activities available in Lorton, there are local sporting events throughout the year such as youth sports leagues and tournaments for soccer and basketball.
The population in Lorton is 21,394. There are 4,003 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lorton is 37.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lorton is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lorton
- 55.1% are married
- 6.5% are divorced
- 41.9% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lorton
- 28.8% are White
- 31.4% are Black
- 17.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander