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Virgie

Kentucky · 274 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 $19,732. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+27%since 2019
from 215 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 210 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−28%since 2019
from 47.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
77198320441563201020202024Virgie
2024424
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,732
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,574 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,154
−29%since 2019
from $14,389 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.4%
+49.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
8.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+143%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
32.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
51.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virgie, Kentucky?

Virgie, Kentucky has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virgie, Kentucky?

The typical household in Virgie, Kentucky earns about $19,732 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 $71,100.

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 49.4% 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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