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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chase City

Virginia · 2,457 residents · 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 $22,193. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,300. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,457
+3%since 1990
from 2,385 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,123 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,091 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
−1%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chase City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,193
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,349 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,559
+28%since 1990
from $10,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.4
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,687)
Black29%(691)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score52%(1,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,304)
Black44.3%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,568)
64
+23%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chase City, Virginia?

Chase City, Virginia has about 2,457 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chase City, Virginia earns about $22,193 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Chase City, Virginia?

About 9.4% 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 22.7% 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 72 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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