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Brightwood

Virginia · 1,325 residents · 4.978 sq mi
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Brightwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $328,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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

1,325
−8%since 2023
from 1,436 in 2023
2010 – 2024
266 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 288 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.8
+12%since 2023
from 40.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9241K1K2K2K201020202024Brightwood
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,625
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,208 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,338
−9%since 2023
from $34,478 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.356
+7%since 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$328,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $300,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$958
US average: $1,442
94.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
5.5% rent
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
7.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.7
+40%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,358)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.1%(59)
Diversity Score13%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,254)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.8%(51)
Diversity Score12.8%(170)
13
−1%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.0 min
−5%since 2023
from 35.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% 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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
60.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Brightwood, Virginia?

Brightwood, Virginia has about 1,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brightwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Brightwood, Virginia earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brightwood, Virginia expensive?

In Brightwood, Virginia, the median home is worth about $328,800, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Brightwood, Virginia?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brightwood, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brightwood, Virginia?

About 10.0% of people in Brightwood, 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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