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Claremont

Virginia · 305 residents · 2.539 sq mi
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Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−11%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+32%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653103543984431990201020202024Claremont
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,022
+6%since 2000
from $22,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,036
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(215)
Black23%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(10)
Diversity Score55.9%(170)
Diversity Score
56
+24%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, Virginia?

Claremont, Virginia has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Claremont, Virginia expensive?

In Claremont, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, Virginia?

About 16.0% 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 17.0% of people in Claremont, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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