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Esmont

Virginia · 751 residents · 3.639 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $205,700. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+82%since 2023
from 413 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
+82%since 2023
from 113 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+27%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3415587759911K201020202024Esmont
2024751
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,692
+1%since 2023
from $30,246 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−9%since 2023
from 0.503 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $222,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(199)
Black36.1%(149)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(45)
Diversity Score77.9%(322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25%(188)
Black38.9%(292)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.8%(141)
Diversity Score90.1%(677)
Diversity Score
90
+16%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+25%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
Female
68.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
Foreign born
10.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esmont, Virginia?

Esmont, Virginia has about 751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Esmont, Virginia expensive?

In Esmont, Virginia, the median home is worth about $205,700.

How educated are people in Esmont, Virginia?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Esmont, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Esmont, Virginia?

About 6.5% of people in Esmont, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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