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Cascades

Virginia · 12,366 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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Cascades is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $477,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,366
+9%since 2019
from 11,389 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,355 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 3,090 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+2%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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202412K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,293
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $151,111 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,807
−2%since 2019
from $63,089 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $486,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,343
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,944 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+8%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(7,768)
Black5.6%(640)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(772)
Asian14.1%(1,605)
Other5.3%(604)
Diversity Score63%(7,180)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(7,434)
Black6.7%(833)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,398)
Asian15.3%(1,896)
Other7.9%(977)
Diversity Score75.3%(9,316)
Diversity Score
75
+19%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+1%since 2019
from 32.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Female
48.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Foreign born
22.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cascades, Virginia?

Cascades, Virginia has about 12,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cascades, Virginia?

The typical household in Cascades, Virginia earns about $137,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cascades, Virginia expensive?

In Cascades, Virginia, the median home is worth about $477,800, and the typical rent is about $2,343 a month.

How educated are people in Cascades, Virginia?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cascades, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cascades, Virginia?

About 3.0% of people in Cascades, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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