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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
McLean, Virginia (ZIP code 22101) is classified as a "White Majority" community with a high median income. As of 2022, the white population comprises 67% of the total, with an Asian population of 20% and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The median income in 2022 is $183,875, placing this area among the most affluent in the nation.
Over the past decade, McLean has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to a "Moderate Diversity" one, while remaining a "White Majority" area. In 2013, the white population was 74%, meeting the threshold for "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage decreased to 67%, indicating a shift towards greater racial diversity.
The most significant change has been the increase in the Asian population, rising from 15% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. This growth suggests a trend towards a more diverse community. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable at 5-6% throughout the decade. There has been a slight increase in the Black population and those identifying as two or more races, further contributing to the area's increasing diversity.
McLean's median income has remained consistently high throughout the observed period, fluctuating between $182,547 and $192,904. The variations in median income do not strongly correlate with the demographic shifts, suggesting that the area's economic status has remained affluent regardless of the changing racial composition.
The population has shown modest growth, increasing from 30,142 in 2013 to 30,976 in 2022. This steady population growth, combined with the increasing diversity, may indicate that the area is attractive to a range of high-income professionals from various racial backgrounds.
The demographic shifts in McLean align with trends seen in many affluent suburbs of major metropolitan areas across the United States. The increase in Asian population is consistent with national trends of growing Asian communities in high-income, education-centric areas.
The stability of the high median income, despite increasing diversity, is noteworthy. McLean's ability to maintain its economic status while becoming more diverse suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly related to its proximity to Washington D.C. and its role in housing high-level government and private sector professionals.
McLean remains a "White Majority" community but has evolved from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity" over the past decade. This transition has occurred without significant economic disruption, maintaining its status as an extremely affluent area. The community appears to be slowly transitioning towards greater racial diversity, particularly with the growth of its Asian population, while preserving its economic character. This trend suggests that McLean may continue to evolve demographically in the coming years, potentially moving towards a "High Diversity" classification if current trends persist.