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Chase City

Virginia · 2,053 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 $35,299. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 404 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,053
−16%since 2000
from 2,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
939 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Chase City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,299
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,321
+42%since 2000
from $13,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(838)
Black52.7%(1,082)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(43)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.8%(78)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,409)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chase City, Virginia?

Chase City, Virginia has about 2,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chase City, Virginia earns about $35,299 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 $99,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Chase City, Virginia?

About 17.9% 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 24.1% of people in Chase City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chase City, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chase City, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 332 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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