Front Royal town, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Front Royal town is a small city located in Virginia. The total population is 15,152. It ranks as the 91st most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Front Royal town is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Front Royal town is $64,025. This is 30% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $284,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Front Royal town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Front Royal town, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.