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Basye

Virginia · 1,374 residents · 8.706 sq mi
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Basye is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,125. Population has grown 44% since 2019. Median home value is $194,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,374
+44%since 2019
from 953 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
158 / sq mi
+44%since 2019
from 109 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+5%since 2019
from 49.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6058441K1K2K201020202024Basye
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,125
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,547 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,497
−1%since 2019
from $43,777 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $206,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−21%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(143)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,242)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(70)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(206)
Diversity Score
15
Unchangedsince 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
−17%since 2019
from 39.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Female
46.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basye, Virginia?

Basye, Virginia has about 1,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basye, Virginia?

The typical household in Basye, Virginia earns about $90,125 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 $194,100.

How educated are people in Basye, Virginia?

About 31.3% 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 7.5% of people in Basye, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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