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Difficult Run

Virginia · 10,600 residents · 8.378 sq mi
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Difficult Run is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $246,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $895,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 223% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% 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

10,600
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 10,647 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,265 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1,271 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
46.0
+1%vs 2021
vs 45.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$246,765
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $250,001 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$92,073
−3%vs 2021
vs $95,377 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
91.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$895,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $901,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$3,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $3,425 in 2021
US average: $1,124
96.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.6% in 2021
3.9% rent
3.6
+1%vs 2021
vs 3.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(7,734)
Black1.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(664)
Asian15.5%(1,645)
Other4.4%(470)
Diversity Score55.3%(5,889)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(7,635)
Black1.4%(149)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(596)
Asian14.7%(1,561)
Other4.1%(431)
Diversity Score53.8%(5,701)
54
−3%vs 2021
vs 55 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 98.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
46.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.6 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 31.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
68.8%
+11.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
65.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
74.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
51.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.4% in 2021
14.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Difficult Run, Virginia?

Difficult Run, Virginia has about 10,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Difficult Run, Virginia?

The typical household in Difficult Run, Virginia earns about $246,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Difficult Run, Virginia expensive?

In Difficult Run, Virginia, the median home is worth about $895,600, and the typical rent is about $3,250 a month.

How educated are people in Difficult Run, Virginia?

About 80.6% of adults age 25 and over in Difficult Run, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Difficult Run, Virginia?

About 2.1% of people in Difficult Run, 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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