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Breaks

Virginia · 144 residents · 1.329 sq mi
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Breaks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,205. Population has fallen 19% since 2021, a loss of 33 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

144
−19%vs 2021
vs 177 in 2021
2020 – 2024
108 / sq mi
−19%vs 2021
vs 133 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.2
−16%vs 2021
vs 58.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
13615918220522820202024Breaks
2024208
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,205
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $85,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$32,505
−20%vs 2021
vs $40,849 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−18.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

84.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.9% in 2021
15.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
3
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
18.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

39.3%
−9.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
60.7%
+9.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
8.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Breaks, Virginia?

Breaks, Virginia has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Breaks, Virginia?

The typical household in Breaks, Virginia earns about $59,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Breaks, Virginia?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Breaks, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Breaks, Virginia?

About 3.1% of people in Breaks, 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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