Dahlgren district, Virginia
Dahlgren district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dahlgren district is a geographic entity located in King George County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,176. The land area covers 24.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,176 | ±696 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,288 | ±211 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,349 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,288 | ±211 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $415,600 | ±$39,803 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,546 | ±$202 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,214 | ±$16,067 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,157 | ±$4,725 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 415 | ±202 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,193 | ±423 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF KING GEORGE
GUS Population: 28,816 (2024)
ID: 194170
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
10459 COURTHOUSE DR, STE 200, KING GEORGE VA 22485-3866
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Colonial Beach, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Colonial Beach, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newburg, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | King George, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | King George, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | King George, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | La Plata, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Nanjemoy, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | La Plata, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newburg, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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College of Southern Maryland
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College | 17.4 mi away | 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646-0910 |
3019342251
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COOPER BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 20 WASHINGTON AVE, COLONIAL BEACH, VA, 22443 |
(804) 472-3820
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University of Mary Washington
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401-5300 |
5406541000
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L. E. SMOOT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 9533 KINGS HIGHWAY, KING GEORGE, VA, 22485 |
(540) 775-2147
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Eastern Virginia Career College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 10304 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 400, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408 |
5403732200
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PORT ROYAL BRANCH
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 419 KING STREET, PORT ROYAL, VA, 22535 |
(804) 742-5254
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CHARLES COUNTY DETENTION CENTER LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 6905 CRAIN HWY, LA PLATA, MD, 20646 |
(301) 932-3100
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LA PLATA BRANCH
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 2 GARRETT AVENUE, LA PLATA, MD, 20646 |
(301) 934-9001
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MOBILE LIBRARY TRUCK
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 2 GARRETT AVENUE, LA PLATA, MD, 20646 |
(301) 934-9001
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CHARLOTTE HALL BRANCH
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 37600 NEW MARKET ROAD, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD, 20622 |
(301) 884-2211
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at QUANTICO MCAS, VA US, located 18.7 miles from Dahlgren district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.8° | 28.3° | 36.6° | 2.66" | 3.5" |
| February | 48.3° | 30.4° | 39.4° | 2.36" | 5.8" |
| March | 56.3° | 37.1° | 46.7° | 3.58" | 1.4" |
| April | 67.8° | 47.1° | 57.5° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.5° | 56.8° | 66.1° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.7° | 65.9° | 74.8° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.0° | 70.7° | 79.3° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.1° | 69.0° | 77.6° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 62.1° | 70.8° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.8° | 49.7° | 59.2° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.8° | 39.3° | 48.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| December | 48.6° | 32.2° | 40.4° | 3.33" | 1.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Dahlgren Center CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Colonial Beach town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| King George CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Fairview Beach CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Cobb Island CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5109991080. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.