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'Woodbridge' is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 31,941 at the 2000 census. It is the home of the Northern Virginia Royals soccer club and the Potomac Nationals baseball club.
Woodbridge is located at (38.643517, -77.260843).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 27.9 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.1 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (2.87%) is water.
Woodbridge is geographically located about 20 miles from Washington D.C.
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,941 people, 10,687 households, and 7,769 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,176.8/km² (3,047.8/mi²). There were 11,026 housing units at an average density of 406.2/km² (1,052.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.34% White, 23.45% African American, 0.55% Native American, 4.90% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 9.62% from other races, and 4.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.07% of the population.
There were 10,687 households out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,525, and the median income for a family was $52,362. Males had a median income of $35,538 versus $28,587 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,810. About 4.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
=== Population history of Woodbridge CDP from the U.S. Census Bureau ===
★ 1970....25,412
★
★ 1980....24,004
★ 1990....26,401
★ 2000....31,941
★
Source U.S. Census Bureau
Woodbridge is home to Potomac Mills Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Northern Virginia. Woodbridge is a typical suburban city in that many of its residents are employed in nearby Washington, D.C. This is especially true in the areas near Dale City and Manassas. Prince William County Parkway is probably the most important road in the city. It connects the city to I-95 and runs right through the middle of Woodbridge. Route 234 is also described as an "outer beltway" connecting the I-95 corridor and U.S. 1 (Jefferson Davis Hwy.) to points west and north and ultimately terminating at Interstate 66. Route 234, also know as Dumfries Road, is being widened from two lanes to four to accommodate residential development in the southern part of Prince William County.
Due in part to the I-95 and I-66 HOV waiver given to hybrid vehicles, many D.C. government workers have relocated to the area to take advantage of the lower-priced housing. However, in July 2006, the hybrid/HOV privilege was revoked. Vehicles registered prior to July 2006 are exempted from occupancy requirements in all (HOV) facilities in Virginia until July 1, 2008.
Because of its convenient location along the I-95 corridor, the area is currently experiencing the increase in real estate values that has affected the entire Washington, D.C., metropolitan area in recent years.
Other cultural resources include Rippon Lodge, the oldest house in Prince William County, which will open as a park and museum in October, 2007.
Woodbridge is undergoing a "face-lift" and population growth. Over the next five to six years the city will experience a dramatic expansion with the development of many new and luxury single family home, town home and condominium communities along the eastern end of the city (Route 1 Corridor). Many of these communities (Potomac Club, Port Potomac, Eagles Pointe, Rippon Village) will feature amenities such as club houses, pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, parks and large fitness facilities. These communities are attracting many affluent families to the area due to the availability of these types of luxurious amenities coupled with the city's geographic proximity to Washington DC and the local availability of Mass Transit (Omniride Bus Service, VRE). Home sale prices in Prince William County appreciated 20-24% between 2001 and 2005 due to the appeal and affordability of this county relative to other Northern Virginia areas[1]. .
In the second quarter of 2008, The Mills (acquired in 2007 by Simon Property Group) and Lerner Enterprises will open an upscale shopping center known as the Potomac Town Center. It will be located at the southern end of Woodbridge, across I-95 from Potomac Mills between Dale Boulevard and Opitz Boulevard. The Potomac Town Center will feature 650,000 square feet of retail in an "open-air lifestyle" town center anchored by a 'Macy's' department store, a 'Wegman's' gourmet food market[2]. and a major bookstore ('Barnes & Noble'). The project also will include high-end restaurants ('Costal Flats, Essential Grille, Cosi'), 500,000 square feet of office space, 500 residential units and an 8- or 9-story hotel.
"We'll see in this whole area people who are going to be living and working in that same development," says Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Connaughton .[3]. "And those who do have to travel some place else will have the ability to very quickly get to Virginia Railway Express, down to the HOV lanes or using one of our bus lines." Connaughton says this development, the construction of which is expected to start in September, will help revitalize the Route 1/Potomac communities corridor. With the Potomac River as an attraction, Connaughton says more developers are seeing its potential. "Over the last two or three years, we've seen at least $1 billion worth of private investment, either on the ground, underway or planned in the entire corridor," Connaughton says. He says the hope is that with the realignment of military bases that may bring 20,000 new employees to Fort Belvoir and another 5,000 to 10,000 to Quantico, defense contractors will relocate to the new office space[3]. . A recent study found that nearly one-third of residents in the Potomac Town Center trade area (25 miles) earn annual incomes greater than $100,000.
In the fall of 2008 a brand new private Catholic High School will open in the Harbor Station community located along the Potomac River just south of Woodbridge and north of Quantico in Dumfries, VA. Features such as a "trussed entry" and a "glass-encased chapel" are designed to make the school architecturally stunning but also a very practical and functional educational facility. The state of the art 180,000-square-foot facility (which has not yet been named) will include eight science laboratories, two gymnasiums, a lecture hall, auditorium and a chapel. Courses will include a unique four-year science bioethics curriculum in a region where the biotechnology industry is a major employer.
It is expected that by providing local access to a brand new private school of this nature, upscale shopping (not currently available at the eastern end of Prince William County) and luxury housing communities with various commuting options (VRE, Omniride, I-95 HOV) to Washington DC that Woodbridge will attract many more affluent families over the next ten years.
★ Dale City
★ Lorton
★ Occoquan
★ Montclair
★ Dumfries
★ Susan Ralston, Karl Rove and former White House political operative caught up in the Jack Abramoff scandal
★ Ahmad Brooks, football player
★ Sandra Jontz, famous reporter for Stars And Stripes
★ Benita Fitzgerald-Brown Olympic Gold Medalist
★ David Robinson, former NBA basketball player
1. Street Sense, Potomac Town Center, http://www.streetsense.com/projects/potomac_town/potomac_town.html
2. Potomac News (5/21/07), Wegmans set to open in 2008, http://www.potomacnews.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WPN%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351280337&path=
3. WTOP New Article, Prince William County Looks to Attract Businesses, Residents to Potomac Center, http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=30&sid=693991
4. WTOP New Article, Prince William County Looks to Attract Businesses, Residents to Potomac Center, http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=30&sid=693991
★ Prince William County Visitor Information
★ St. Margaret's Anglican Church
★ Prince William County Government
★ Prince William Conservation Alliance
★ Cokesbury United Methodist Church
★ Prince William County Public Schools
★ Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Vol. Fire Department
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Attractions and culture |
| Changing Face of the Neighborhood |
| Nearby towns |
| Notable Residents |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodbridge is located at (38.643517, -77.260843).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 27.9 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.1 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (2.87%) is water.
Woodbridge is geographically located about 20 miles from Washington D.C.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,941 people, 10,687 households, and 7,769 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,176.8/km² (3,047.8/mi²). There were 11,026 housing units at an average density of 406.2/km² (1,052.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 56.34% White, 23.45% African American, 0.55% Native American, 4.90% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 9.62% from other races, and 4.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.07% of the population.
There were 10,687 households out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.40.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,525, and the median income for a family was $52,362. Males had a median income of $35,538 versus $28,587 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,810. About 4.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
=== Population history of Woodbridge CDP from the U.S. Census Bureau ===
★ 1970....25,412
★
★ 1980....24,004
★ 1990....26,401
★ 2000....31,941
★
Source U.S. Census Bureau
Attractions and culture
Woodbridge is home to Potomac Mills Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Northern Virginia. Woodbridge is a typical suburban city in that many of its residents are employed in nearby Washington, D.C. This is especially true in the areas near Dale City and Manassas. Prince William County Parkway is probably the most important road in the city. It connects the city to I-95 and runs right through the middle of Woodbridge. Route 234 is also described as an "outer beltway" connecting the I-95 corridor and U.S. 1 (Jefferson Davis Hwy.) to points west and north and ultimately terminating at Interstate 66. Route 234, also know as Dumfries Road, is being widened from two lanes to four to accommodate residential development in the southern part of Prince William County.
Due in part to the I-95 and I-66 HOV waiver given to hybrid vehicles, many D.C. government workers have relocated to the area to take advantage of the lower-priced housing. However, in July 2006, the hybrid/HOV privilege was revoked. Vehicles registered prior to July 2006 are exempted from occupancy requirements in all (HOV) facilities in Virginia until July 1, 2008.
Because of its convenient location along the I-95 corridor, the area is currently experiencing the increase in real estate values that has affected the entire Washington, D.C., metropolitan area in recent years.
Other cultural resources include Rippon Lodge, the oldest house in Prince William County, which will open as a park and museum in October, 2007.
Changing Face of the Neighborhood
Woodbridge is undergoing a "face-lift" and population growth. Over the next five to six years the city will experience a dramatic expansion with the development of many new and luxury single family home, town home and condominium communities along the eastern end of the city (Route 1 Corridor). Many of these communities (Potomac Club, Port Potomac, Eagles Pointe, Rippon Village) will feature amenities such as club houses, pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, parks and large fitness facilities. These communities are attracting many affluent families to the area due to the availability of these types of luxurious amenities coupled with the city's geographic proximity to Washington DC and the local availability of Mass Transit (Omniride Bus Service, VRE). Home sale prices in Prince William County appreciated 20-24% between 2001 and 2005 due to the appeal and affordability of this county relative to other Northern Virginia areas[1]. .
In the second quarter of 2008, The Mills (acquired in 2007 by Simon Property Group) and Lerner Enterprises will open an upscale shopping center known as the Potomac Town Center. It will be located at the southern end of Woodbridge, across I-95 from Potomac Mills between Dale Boulevard and Opitz Boulevard. The Potomac Town Center will feature 650,000 square feet of retail in an "open-air lifestyle" town center anchored by a 'Macy's' department store, a 'Wegman's' gourmet food market[2]. and a major bookstore ('Barnes & Noble'). The project also will include high-end restaurants ('Costal Flats, Essential Grille, Cosi'), 500,000 square feet of office space, 500 residential units and an 8- or 9-story hotel.
"We'll see in this whole area people who are going to be living and working in that same development," says Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sean Connaughton .[3]. "And those who do have to travel some place else will have the ability to very quickly get to Virginia Railway Express, down to the HOV lanes or using one of our bus lines." Connaughton says this development, the construction of which is expected to start in September, will help revitalize the Route 1/Potomac communities corridor. With the Potomac River as an attraction, Connaughton says more developers are seeing its potential. "Over the last two or three years, we've seen at least $1 billion worth of private investment, either on the ground, underway or planned in the entire corridor," Connaughton says. He says the hope is that with the realignment of military bases that may bring 20,000 new employees to Fort Belvoir and another 5,000 to 10,000 to Quantico, defense contractors will relocate to the new office space[3]. . A recent study found that nearly one-third of residents in the Potomac Town Center trade area (25 miles) earn annual incomes greater than $100,000.
In the fall of 2008 a brand new private Catholic High School will open in the Harbor Station community located along the Potomac River just south of Woodbridge and north of Quantico in Dumfries, VA. Features such as a "trussed entry" and a "glass-encased chapel" are designed to make the school architecturally stunning but also a very practical and functional educational facility. The state of the art 180,000-square-foot facility (which has not yet been named) will include eight science laboratories, two gymnasiums, a lecture hall, auditorium and a chapel. Courses will include a unique four-year science bioethics curriculum in a region where the biotechnology industry is a major employer.
It is expected that by providing local access to a brand new private school of this nature, upscale shopping (not currently available at the eastern end of Prince William County) and luxury housing communities with various commuting options (VRE, Omniride, I-95 HOV) to Washington DC that Woodbridge will attract many more affluent families over the next ten years.
Nearby towns
★ Dale City
★ Lorton
★ Occoquan
★ Montclair
★ Dumfries
Notable Residents
★ Susan Ralston, Karl Rove and former White House political operative caught up in the Jack Abramoff scandal
★ Ahmad Brooks, football player
★ Sandra Jontz, famous reporter for Stars And Stripes
★ Benita Fitzgerald-Brown Olympic Gold Medalist
★ David Robinson, former NBA basketball player
References
1. Street Sense, Potomac Town Center, http://www.streetsense.com/projects/potomac_town/potomac_town.html
2. Potomac News (5/21/07), Wegmans set to open in 2008, http://www.potomacnews.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WPN%2FMGArticle%2FWPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351280337&path=
3. WTOP New Article, Prince William County Looks to Attract Businesses, Residents to Potomac Center, http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=30&sid=693991
4. WTOP New Article, Prince William County Looks to Attract Businesses, Residents to Potomac Center, http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=30&sid=693991
External links
★ Prince William County Visitor Information
★ St. Margaret's Anglican Church
★ Prince William County Government
★ Prince William Conservation Alliance
★ Cokesbury United Methodist Church
★ Prince William County Public Schools
★ Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Vol. Fire Department
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