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Brightwood

Virginia · 1,064 residents · 4.978 sq mi
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Brightwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,703. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $267,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,064
−11%since 2019
from 1,195 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 240 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+20%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9241K1K2K2K201020202024Brightwood
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,703
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,881 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,647
−3%since 2019
from $35,718 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $287,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,355
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
10.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−14%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(52)
Diversity Score12.6%(150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(957)
Black2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian1%(11)
Other3.6%(38)
Diversity Score20.1%(214)
Diversity Score
20
+60%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
−27%since 2019
from 42.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
55.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
7.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brightwood, Virginia?

Brightwood, Virginia has about 1,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brightwood, Virginia?

The typical household in Brightwood, Virginia earns about $80,703 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 $267,600, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.

How educated are people in Brightwood, Virginia?

About 28.6% 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 7.7% 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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