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Berryville

Virginia · 4,828 residents (2025 est.) · 2.475 sq mi
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Berryville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,788. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $550,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,707
+59%since 2000
from 2,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,902 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Berryville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,788
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,871 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,580
+149%since 2000
from $20,337 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+5%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,500
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.3%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+81%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,476)
Black13.5%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(994)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(3,645)
Black8.8%(412)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(305)
Asian1.4%(66)
Other5.9%(279)
Diversity Score48.1%(2,264)
Diversity Score
48
+43%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berryville, Virginia?

Berryville, Virginia has about 4,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berryville, Virginia?

The typical household in Berryville, Virginia earns about $102,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berryville, Virginia expensive?

In Berryville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $550,500, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.

How educated are people in Berryville, Virginia?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berryville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berryville, Virginia?

About 10.6% of people in Berryville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berryville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Berryville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,610 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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