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Dublin

Virginia · 2,682 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Dublin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,667. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 9% 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 $128,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
2,682
+17%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,987 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+11%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dublin
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,667
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,683
+8%since 2000
from $18,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
53.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,030)
Black8.5%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(504)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,279)
Black8.8%(236)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(45)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.1%(58)
Diversity Score29.9%(803)
Diversity Score
30
+36%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dublin, Virginia?

Dublin, Virginia has about 2,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dublin, Virginia?

The typical household in Dublin, Virginia earns about $50,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dublin, Virginia expensive?

In Dublin, Virginia, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Dublin, Virginia?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dublin, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dublin, Virginia?

About 17.6% of people in Dublin, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dublin, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dublin, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 562 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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