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County Center

Virginia · 3,789 residents · 2.019 sq mi
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County Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,356. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $588,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,789
−10%since 2023
from 4,233 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 2,097 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+5%since 2023
from 34.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K201020202024County Center
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,356
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,825 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,726
+7%since 2023
from $59,778 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+3%since 2023
from 0.431 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$588,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $550,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,918
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,891 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+27%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37%(1,566)
Black22.7%(960)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(857)
Asian10.2%(430)
Other9.9%(420)
Diversity Score93.8%(3,971)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36%(1,365)
Black20.3%(770)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(828)
Asian10.2%(385)
Other11.6%(441)
Diversity Score94.7%(3,587)
Diversity Score
95
+1%since 2023
from 94 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 42.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Female
50.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Foreign born
20.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in County Center, Virginia?

County Center, Virginia has about 3,789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in County Center, Virginia?

The typical household in County Center, Virginia earns about $152,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is County Center, Virginia expensive?

In County Center, Virginia, the median home is worth about $588,900, and the typical rent is about $1,918 a month.

How educated are people in County Center, Virginia?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in County Center, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in County Center, Virginia?

About 5.1% of people in County Center, 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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