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Crewe

Virginia · 2,262 residents · 2.014 sq mi
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Crewe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
2,262
−5%since 2000
from 2,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Crewe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,480
+28%since 2000
from $16,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(1,815)
Black21.1%(502)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(1,047)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(1,276)
Black29%(656)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(207)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,572)
Diversity Score
69
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crewe, Virginia?

Crewe, Virginia has about 2,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crewe, Virginia?

The typical household in Crewe, Virginia earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crewe, Virginia expensive?

In Crewe, Virginia, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Crewe, Virginia?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crewe, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crewe, Virginia?

About 15.1% of people in Crewe, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crewe, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Crewe, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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