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Clinchco

Virginia · 227 residents (2025 est.) · 2.793 sq mi
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Clinchco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $40,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−37%since 2000
from 424 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:227 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1612994375747122000201020202024Clinchco
2024268
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,593
+109%since 2000
from $12,257 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+35%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(378)
Black9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(253)
Black3.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score13.4%(36)
Diversity Score
13
−43%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−27%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
49.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
7.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
64.6%
+29.2 ptssince 2012
from 35.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 50.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clinchco, Virginia?

Clinchco, Virginia has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clinchco, Virginia?

The typical household in Clinchco, Virginia earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clinchco, Virginia expensive?

In Clinchco, Virginia, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Clinchco, Virginia?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clinchco, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clinchco, Virginia?

About 25.6% of people in Clinchco, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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