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Boissevain

Virginia · 457 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 $37,661. Population has fallen 29% since 2021, a loss of 185 residents. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

457
−29%vs 2021
vs 642 in 2021
2020 – 2024
214 / sq mi
−29%vs 2021
vs 301 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.5
−16%vs 2021
vs 58.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
42053264475586720202024Boissevain
2024830
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,661
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,872
+32%vs 2021
vs $21,883 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.9%
−15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

85.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.3% in 2021
14.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(422)
Black2.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(28)
6
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+30%vs 2021
vs 27.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
+24.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
49.9%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
29.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

33.4%
−13.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
66.6%
+13.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
−9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boissevain, Virginia?

Boissevain, Virginia has about 457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boissevain, Virginia?

The typical household in Boissevain, Virginia earns about $37,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Boissevain, Virginia?

About 22.3% 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 6.9% 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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