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Loudoun County, Virginia

Loudoun County is a county located in the State of Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 169,599. Its county seat is Leesburg6.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,350 km² (521 mi²). 1,346 km² (520 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.24% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 169,599 people, 59,900 households, and 45,044 families residing in the county. The population density is 126/km² (326/mi²). There are 62,160 housing units at an average density of 46/km² (120/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 82.79% White, 6.89% African American, 0.21% Native American, 5.35% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.26% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. 5.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 59,900 households out of which 43.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.30% are married couples living together, 7.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% are non-families. 18.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.24.

In the county, the population is spread out with 29.80% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 38.90% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 5.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $80,648, and the median income for a family is $88,387. Males have a median income of $58,869 versus $40,107 for females. The per capita income for the county is $33,530. 2.80% of the population and 1.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.60% are under the age of 18 and 4.70% are 65 or older.

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