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Virgie

Kentucky · 424 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $209,200. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
+3%since 2023
from 412 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 402 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
77198320441563201020202024Virgie
2024424
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,411
+14%since 2023
from $18,743 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+38.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−17%since 2023
from 0.439 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing40.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,200
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
41.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virgie, Kentucky?

Virgie, Kentucky has about 424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Virgie, Kentucky expensive?

In Virgie, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $209,200.

How educated are people in Virgie, Kentucky?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Virgie, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virgie, Kentucky?

About 38.9% of people in Virgie, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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