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Dahlgren, VA

Census-designated place in King George County, Virginia.

Population

3,350

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,252

ZIP codes

0

Dahlgren and its ZIP codes

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Dahlgren at a glance

  • Dahlgren is about 5.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $110,057 a year, 18% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,300 (10% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,204 a month.

Local data for Dahlgren, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dahlgren, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$110,057

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$423,300

Median rent

$1,204/mo

Homeownership

59.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.5%

Median age

34.1

Average commute

25.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (431), Irish Americans (223), Italian Americans (139).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King George County. PPP loans are for Dahlgren.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$97,177

13,622 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,622

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$743M

FY 2026, $27,799 per person

King George County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dahlgren, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dahlgren, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

536

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

41

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 28°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dahlgren, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.6%

U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Dahlgren

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dahlgren CenterCensus-designated place1.9 mi4.1
Colonial BeachTown8.1 mi2.4
King GeorgeCensus-designated place8.2 mi10.8
Fairview BeachCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.3
Port Tobacco Village, MDTown12 mi0.2
Cobb Island, MDCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
Rock Point, MDCensus-designated place13 mi0.6
Port RoyalTown14 mi0.6
La Plata, MDTown14 mi8
PassapatanzyCensus-designated place15 mi2
Pomfret, MDCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
QuanticoTown17 mi0.1
Quantico BaseCensus-designated place18 mi7
Charlotte Hall, MDCensus-designated place18 mi5.1
Potomac Heights, MDCensus-designated place18 mi1.1
Indian Head, MDTown18 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dahlgren, VA in?
Dahlgren is in King George County, Virginia.
What is the population of Dahlgren, VA?
About 3,350 people live in Dahlgren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dahlgren?
Nearby places include Dahlgren Center (1.9 mi), Colonial Beach (8.1 mi), King George (8.2 mi), Fairview Beach (9.4 mi), Port Tobacco Village, MD (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023