Herndon, VA is a vibrant community located in Fairfax County with a population of 24,574. It is an attractive place to live due to its close proximity to Washington, DC and its numerous local businesses. These businesses range from restaurants, such as Kalypso's Sports Tavern and the Herndon Grill; to retail stores like Döner Bistro and My Organic Market; as well as fitness clubs like the YMCA and Orangetheory Fitness. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Accotink Park, hiking at Fountainhead Regional Park, and cycling along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. Herndon is home to many organizations including the Herndon Civic Association which works to improve quality of life for residents through public events and volunteer opportunities. Local sporting events include games from the Herndon High School Hornets soccer team or baseball teams from Little League of Herndon.
The population in Herndon is 24,574. There are 5,732 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Herndon is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Herndon is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Herndon
- 55.6% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 14.2% have children, but are single
Race in Herndon
- 36.4% are White
- 8.1% are Black
- 17.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 34.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander