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Dryden

Virginia · 986 residents · 7.061 sq mi
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Dryden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,031. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 267 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
986
−21%since 2000
from 1,253 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4577219861K2K2000201020202024Dryden
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,031
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,944
+48%since 2000
from $12,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−37%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(942)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score4.8%(47)
Diversity Score
5
+86%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+150%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dryden, Virginia?

Dryden, Virginia has about 986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dryden, Virginia?

The typical household in Dryden, Virginia earns about $53,031 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Dryden, Virginia?

About 5.4% 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 18.6% of people in Dryden, 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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