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Basye

Virginia · 1,253 residents · 8.706 sq mi
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Basye is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,817. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2011. Median home value is $210,500. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,253
+66%vs 2011
vs 756 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
+66%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 49.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6058441K1K2K201020202024Basye
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,817
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,654 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,338
+1%vs 2011
vs $26,051 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.310 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing17.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $226,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−34.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
71.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−20%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,168)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(36)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(136)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+18%vs 2011
vs 34.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
45.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.1%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basye, Virginia?

Basye, Virginia has about 1,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basye, Virginia?

The typical household in Basye, Virginia earns about $67,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basye, Virginia expensive?

In Basye, Virginia, the median home is worth about $210,500.

How educated are people in Basye, Virginia?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Basye, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basye, Virginia?

About 2.0% of people in Basye, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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