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Chase City

Virginia · 2,054 residents (2025 est.) · 2.187 sq mi
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Chase City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,900. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
2,470
+1%since 2000
from 2,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,054 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chase City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,843
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,193 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,836
+91%since 2000
from $13,559 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+3%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,304)
Black44.3%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(1,568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(1,130)
Black51%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(81)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,636)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chase City, Virginia?

Chase City, Virginia has about 2,470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chase City, Virginia?

The typical household in Chase City, Virginia earns about $45,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chase City, Virginia expensive?

In Chase City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $112,900, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Chase City, Virginia?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chase City, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chase City, Virginia?

About 17.1% of people in Chase City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chase City, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chase City, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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