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Dillwyn

Virginia · 447 residents · 0.644 sq mi
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Dillwyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

447
+10%since 1990
from 408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
694 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 634 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.3
+25%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3754755756757751990201020202024Dillwyn
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,167
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,091
+23%since 1990
from $9,033 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.9%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$253
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
50.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
50.0% rent
3.3
+23%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(238)
Black41.7%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(256)
Black39.4%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.2%(274)
61
+1%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+17%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillwyn, Virginia?

Dillwyn, Virginia has about 447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dillwyn, Virginia?

The typical household in Dillwyn, Virginia earns about $19,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillwyn, Virginia expensive?

In Dillwyn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Dillwyn, Virginia?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dillwyn, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillwyn, Virginia?

About 34.9% of people in Dillwyn, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillwyn, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillwyn, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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