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Ettrick

Virginia · 7,241 residents · 2.953 sq mi
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Ettrick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,423. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,400. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
7,241
+29%since 2000
from 5,627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,452 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Ettrick
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,423
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,492
+47%since 2000
from $13,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21%(1,183)
Black74.4%(4,187)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(125)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(2,665)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(1,572)
Black68.5%(4,957)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(272)
Asian1.2%(89)
Other3.1%(223)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,190)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ettrick, Virginia?

Ettrick, Virginia has about 7,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ettrick, Virginia?

The typical household in Ettrick, Virginia earns about $49,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ettrick, Virginia expensive?

In Ettrick, Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,400, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Ettrick, Virginia?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ettrick, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ettrick, Virginia?

About 10.1% of people in Ettrick, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ettrick, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ettrick, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,951 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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