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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 $34,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
Unchangedsince 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
−3%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3754755756757751990201020202024Dillwyn
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,362
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,265
+65%since 2000
from $11,091 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−28%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(256)
Black39.4%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(272)
Black36.5%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score60.8%(272)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−36%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
Female
68.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillwyn, Virginia?

Dillwyn, Virginia has about 447 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillwyn, Virginia?

The typical household in Dillwyn, Virginia earns about $34,362 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Dillwyn, Virginia?

About 26.2% 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 26.2% 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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