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Brightwood

Virginia · 1,001 residents · 4.978 sq mi
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Brightwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,215. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 299 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $320,500. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,001
−23%vs 2011
vs 1,300 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 261 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+40%vs 2011
vs 30.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,215
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,442 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,206
−18%vs 2011
vs $22,248 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+28%vs 2011
vs 0.328 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $315,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,302 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−29.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+85%vs 2011
vs 4.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,262)
Black2.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(903)
Black4.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(163)
Diversity Score
16
+130%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 38.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Female
45.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brightwood, Virginia?

Brightwood, Virginia has about 1,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brightwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Brightwood, Virginia earns about $39,215 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 $320,500, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Brightwood, Virginia?

About 16.1% 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 36.0% of people in Brightwood, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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