Innovation: Demographics & People
Innovation's population stands at 1,034 people, in 359 households. Population shrank 9.2% from 1,139 (2022) to 1,034 (2024). Median age 48.0 years. (11.7y older than Prince William County; 10.2y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 71% Black and 13% White (non-Hispanic). The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.39). 100% of households are family-led. County is losing 8,300 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 0% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 36 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.2% from 1,139 (2022) to 1,034 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~940 (extrapolated at -4.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 825.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 482,204 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,139 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,034 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 1,034 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 825 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 48.0y is 9.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 48.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 16.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,034 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 165 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 284.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 477.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 108 |
| Population under 18 | 165 |
| Median age | 48.0 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 1,034 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.39 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 257 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 742 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 39.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 73.8% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 70.7% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 12.7% (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). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 23% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 319 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 464 |
| Share born in this state | 30.9% |
| Share born in another state | 69.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 44.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 23.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 212 |
Households & Family Composition
359 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 100% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 395 families, 5% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 206 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 395 |
| Married couples with children | 19 |
| Average household size | 2.58 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 8,337 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3,891 |
| Family households | 359 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 100.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 359 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. 57.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 8,300 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 57.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 493,472 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 501,772 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -8,300 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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. 129 residents live in group quarters (12.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 129 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 10 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-10 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51153 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 153 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Prince William |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 11.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 13.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51153 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Prince William County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 6,770 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51153 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Prince William County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 91.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 76.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 470,335 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 16.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,034, shrinking, established, lower-income, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,034 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Prince William County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade