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Capron

Virginia · 141 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Capron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−16%since 2000
from 167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+24%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
771121471822171990201020202024Capron
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,731
+32%since 2000
from $22,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$104,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(121)
Black27.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(93)
Black24.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other16.3%(23)
Diversity Score70.1%(99)
Diversity Score
70
+41%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capron, Virginia?

Capron, Virginia has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capron, Virginia?

The typical household in Capron, Virginia earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capron, Virginia expensive?

In Capron, Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Capron, Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Capron, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capron, Virginia?

About 4.1% of people in Capron, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capron, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Capron, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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