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Dryden

Virginia · 1,208 residents · 7.061 sq mi
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Dryden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
−4%since 2000
from 1,253 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+1%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4577219861K2K2000201020202024Dryden
2024823
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,163
+26%since 2000
from $12,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,235)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,177)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(43)
Diversity Score
4
+36%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dryden, Virginia?

Dryden, Virginia has about 1,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dryden, Virginia?

The typical household in Dryden, Virginia earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dryden, Virginia expensive?

In Dryden, Virginia, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Dryden, Virginia?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dryden, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dryden, Virginia?

About 15.2% of people in Dryden, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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