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Esmont

Virginia · 491 residents · 3.639 sq mi
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Esmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has fallen 41% since 2019, a loss of 337 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $188,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
491
−41%since 2019
from 828 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−41%since 2019
from 228 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+64%since 2019
from 27.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3415587759911K201020202024Esmont
2024751
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,708 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,202
+8%since 2019
from $19,594 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $169,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
14.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+41%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(100)
Black61.2%(507)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(216)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.8%(561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(199)
Black46.4%(228)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73%(358)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+2%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.4% in 2019
Female
60.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
Foreign born
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esmont, Virginia?

Esmont, Virginia has about 491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Esmont, Virginia?

The typical household in Esmont, Virginia earns about $41,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Esmont, Virginia expensive?

In Esmont, Virginia, the median home is worth about $188,000.

How educated are people in Esmont, Virginia?

About 11.8% 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 8.0% of people in Esmont, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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