Lake Ridge, Virginia facts for kids
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Lake Ridge, Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Houses near Tackett's Mill Shopping Center, October 2021
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Location in Prince William County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince William |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.6 sq mi (22.4 km2) |
| • Land | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 41,058 |
| • Density | 4,774/sq mi (1,833/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22192
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| Area code(s) | 571, 703 |
| FIPS code | 51-43432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867592 |
Lake Ridge is a special kind of community in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Lake Ridge is very close to Woodbridge. In 2010, about 41,058 people lived there. This was a big jump, 35% more people than in 2000!
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History of Lake Ridge
Lake Ridge began to be built in the late 1960s. A company called Sorensen Construction Corporation started building homes in the eastern part of the area.
By 1969, the first five neighborhoods were being developed. These were called Thousand Oaks, The Point, Plantation Harbor, The Village of Lake Ridge, and The Hamlet.
In 1972, the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation organization was created. This group acts as the Homeowners Association (HOA) for the area. The community grew very quickly during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1983, there were about 3,350 homes. By 1990, this number had almost doubled to around 6,600 homes. The community as we know it today was mostly finished by the late 1990s, with the completion of the Ridgeleigh area. Today, Lake Ridge has about 7,700 homes. These homes are spread across more than 70 different neighborhoods and 9 apartment complexes. Most of the houses in Lake Ridge were built after 1972.
Geography of Lake Ridge
Lake Ridge is located at 38°41′17″N 77°18′32″W / 38.68806°N 77.30889°W. You can find it along Old Bridge Road, between Harbor Drive and Westridge Drive.
The community covers a total area of about 8.6 square miles (22.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.2 square miles (21.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means that about 4.63% of Lake Ridge is covered by water.
People in Lake Ridge
In 2000, there were 30,404 people living in Lake Ridge. These people lived in 10,980 households, and 8,103 of these were families. On average, there were about 2.76 people in each household and 3.21 people in each family.
Many different people live in Lake Ridge. About 29.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lake Ridge was 34 years.
In 2007, the average income for a household in Lake Ridge was about $93,430 per year. For families, the average income was about $103,310 per year. Only a small number of families, about 1.7%, and 2.3% of the total population, lived below the poverty line.
The people of Lake Ridge and West Ridge have someone who represents them in the Virginia's House of Delegates. This is like a state-level parliament or assembly, where laws are made for Virginia. Their representative is Briana Sewell.
Nearby Communities
Here are some other communities close to Lake Ridge:
Recreation and Fun
Each fall, Lake Ridge hosts a fun yard sale and festival. It's a great chance for people to find treasures and enjoy community activities.
Notable Residents
- Elizabeth Peet McIntosh was an OSS agent during World War II. The OSS was an intelligence agency of the United States during the war, a bit like a spy agency.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Ridge (Virginia) para niños
