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Annandale, Virginia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Annandale is 45,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily, driven by its location in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, attracting diverse residents from various backgrounds.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 19th century
  • County: Fairfax County
  • Land area: 8.4 square miles
  • Population density: 5,357 people per square mile
  • Area code: 703
  • Zip code: 22003

Geography and Location

Annandale is a large suburban community located in Fairfax County, northern Virginia, about 13 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. As part of the D.C. metropolitan area, Annandale is known for its cultural diversity and convenient access to the nation’s capital. The community is bordered by the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria to the east, and the town of Fairfax to the west. Annandale experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The town is home to numerous parks, including the popular Mason District Park, and is traversed by Accotink Creek, which provides a scenic natural environment within the suburban setting. Annandale’s location along major transportation routes, including Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway) and U.S. Route 236, makes it an ideal location for commuters working in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. The area has a vibrant Korean-American community, reflected in its many businesses and cultural institutions. Annandale’s proximity to key government agencies, high-quality schools, and a variety of shopping and dining options make it a desirable place to live within the D.C. metro area.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $72,561
Median house value: $236,000

Population by Race

Races in Annandale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (57.2%)
  • Hispanic (14.5%)
  • Korean (6.6%)
  • Other race (5.9%)
  • Black (5.9%)
  • Vietnamese (5.8%)
  • Two or more races (4.0%)
  • Asian Indian (2.2%)
  • Other Asian (1.7%)
  • Chinese (1.7%)
  • Filipino (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (11.8%), English (11.4%), Irish (10.3%), Italian (4.9%), United States (4.3%), Polish (2.9%).

Elevation: 360 feet

Land area: 13.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annandale

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 49.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annandale CDP

  • Never married: 26.2%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

34.5% Foreign born (18.9% Asia, 10.6% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Annandale:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annandale:

  • RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 13 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: DCA)
  • WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL (about 18 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: IAD)
  • ANDREWS AFB (about 24 miles; CAMP SPRINGS, MD; Abbreviation: ADW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annandale:

  • SOUTH CAPITOL STREET (about 15 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: 09W)
  • MARYLAND (about 19 miles; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Abbreviation: 2W5)
  • POTOMAC AIRFIELD (about 20 miles; FRIENDLY, MD; Abbreviation: VKX)

Amtrak stations near Annandale:

  • 9 miles: LORTON (AUTO-TRAIN) (LORTON, 8006 LORTON RD.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 11 miles: ALEXANDRIA (110 CALLAHAN DR.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: WOODBRIDGE (1040 EXPRESS WAY). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Annandale:

  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 19,406; Location: 4001 WAKEFIELD CHAPEL RD; Public; Website: www.nv.cc.va.us)
  • SPRINGFIELD BEAUTY ACADEMY (Full-time enrollment: 72; Location: 4223 ANNANDALE RD; Private, for-profit)
  • COLDWELL BANKER INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE (Location: 7220B COLUMBIA PKE; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Annandale:

  • MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; ARLINGTON, VA; Full-time enrollment: 2,479)
  • GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; FAIRFAX, VA; Full-time enrollment: 16,564)
  • AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 8,859)
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 16,045)
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (about 13 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 11,674)
  • HOWARD UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Full-time enrollment: 9,297)

Schools

Public high school in Annandale:

  • ANNANDALE HIGH (Students: 2,575; Location: 4700 MEDFORD DR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Annandale:

  • POE MIDDLE (Students: 1,199; Location: 7000 CINDY LN; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ANNANDALE TERRACE ELEM. (Students: 681; Location: 7604 HERALD ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BRADDOCK ELEM. (Students: 642; Location: 7825 HERITAGE DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CANTERBURY WOODS ELEM. (Students: 632; Location: 4910 WILLET DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • CAMELOT ELEM. (Students: 494; Location: 8100 GUINEVERE DR; Grades: PK – 06)
  • COLUMBIA ELEM. (Students: 372; Location: 6720 ALPINE DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • TRANSITIONAL ESOL CTR (Location: 3705 CREST DR; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle schools in Annandale:

  • ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 500; Location: 7401 ST MICHAEL LANE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (Students: 484; Location: 8800 BRADDOCK RD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • WESTMINSTER SCHOOL (Students: 298; Location: 3819 GALLOWS ROAD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST AMBROSE SCHOOL (Students: 230; Location: 3901 WOODBURN RD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • MONTESSORI SCH OF NORTHERN VIR (Students: 162; Location: 6820 PACIFIC LANE; Grades: PK – 3)
  • SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY EDUCAT (Students: 140; Location: 7010 BRADDOCK ROAD; Grades: UG – UG)
  • KENWOOD SCHOOL (Students: 92; Location: 4955 SUNSET LANE; Grades: PK – 3)
  • HOPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL LTD (Students: 77; Location: 4614 RAVENSWORTH RD; Grades: PK – 1)
  • PINECREST SCHOOL (Students: 74; Location: 4015 ANNANDALE ROAD; Grades: PK – 2)

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