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Boissevain

Virginia · 830 residents · 2.132 sq mi
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Boissevain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $32,100. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 70% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

830
+10%since 2023
from 757 in 2023
2020 – 2024
389 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 355 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.4
−14%since 2023
from 60.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
42053264475586720202024Boissevain
2024830
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,516
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $25,951 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$16,880
−7%since 2023
from $18,195 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
35.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.422
+23%since 2023
from 0.342 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $28,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
86.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
13.8% rent
12.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
33.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.2
+7%since 2023
from 1.1 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−21%since 2023
from 29.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
31.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
56.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
69.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Boissevain, Virginia?

Boissevain, Virginia has about 830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boissevain, Virginia?

The typical household in Boissevain, Virginia earns about $27,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boissevain, Virginia expensive?

In Boissevain, Virginia, the median home is worth about $32,100.

How educated are people in Boissevain, Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boissevain, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boissevain, Virginia?

About 35.8% of people in Boissevain, Virginia 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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