Fort Lee: Demographics & People
Fort Lee is home to 8,993 people, in 1,290 households. Population grew 8.1% from 8,318 (2022) to 8,993 (2024). Median age 21.0 years. (12.2y younger than Prince George County; 16.8y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 31% White (non-Hispanic) and 30% Black. The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.69). 95% of households are family-led. County is losing 246 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 7.0 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 5% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 27 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.1% from 8,318 (2022) to 8,993 (2024) — about 13.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~9,737 (extrapolated at 4.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 10,787.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,010 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 8,318 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,993 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 8,993 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 10,787 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 21.0y is 17.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 21.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,993 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,884 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,821.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,271.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 17 |
| Population under 18 | 1,884 |
| Median age | 21.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,993 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.69 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 2,896 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 2,549 |
| Asian residents | 350 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,092 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 68.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 36.7% |
| Asian population | 4.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 26.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 30.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 5.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 14% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 529 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 6,791 |
| Share born in this state | 5.9% |
| Share born in another state | 94.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 75.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 13.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 757 |
| From Europe | 97 |
| From Africa | 134 |
Households & Family Composition
1,290 households. Averaging 3.5 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 95% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,372 families, 75% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,063 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,372 |
| Married couples with children | 1,023 |
| Single-parent households | 31 |
| Average household size | 3.50 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 976 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 425 |
| Family households | 1,224 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 94.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,290 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 63.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 246 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 63.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 38,624 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 38,870 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -246 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 41 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 0.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 4,443 residents live in group quarters (49.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 4,443 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51149 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 149 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Prince George |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 11.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51149 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Prince George County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 557 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51149 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Prince George County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 54.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 12.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 38,353 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,993, booming, young community, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,993 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Prince George County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade