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Virgie

Kentucky · 279 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Virgie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,885. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 162 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,400. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+138%vs 2011
vs 117 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
272 / sq mi
+138%vs 2011
vs 114 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+76%vs 2011
vs 23.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
77198320441563201020202024Virgie
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,885
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$7,786
−65%vs 2011
vs $22,039 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
+19%vs 2011
vs 0.247 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−58.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+150%vs 2011
vs 0.7 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
+50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−39.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Female
57.0%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virgie, Kentucky?

Virgie, Kentucky has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virgie, Kentucky?

The typical household in Virgie, Kentucky earns about $20,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virgie, Kentucky expensive?

In Virgie, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $38,400.

How educated are people in Virgie, Kentucky?

About 0.0% 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 16.6% 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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