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Claremont

Virginia · 310 residents (2025 est.) · 2.539 sq mi
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Claremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $178,800. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393
+15%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+38%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:310 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2653103543984431990201020202024Claremont
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,542
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,363
+82%since 2000
from $22,741 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+5%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(251)
Black22.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(307)
Black10.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(19)
Asian5.1%(20)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score46.8%(184)
Diversity Score
47
+3%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
18.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 46.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, Virginia?

Claremont, Virginia has about 393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, Virginia?

The typical household in Claremont, Virginia earns about $58,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, Virginia expensive?

In Claremont, Virginia, the median home is worth about $178,800, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, Virginia?

About 12.0% of people in Claremont, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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