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Farmville

Virginia · 7,593 residents (2025 est.) · 7.675 sq mi
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Farmville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,900. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,774
+14%since 2000
from 6,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
+11%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,593 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Farmville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,966
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,343 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,637
+74%since 2000
from $13,552 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+7%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+70%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(4,833)
Black25.5%(1,745)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(86)
Asian1.1%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(3,575)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(5,016)
Black25.6%(1,993)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(190)
Asian1.5%(114)
Other5.9%(461)
Diversity Score64.2%(4,991)
Diversity Score
64
+23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmville, Virginia?

Farmville, Virginia has about 7,774 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmville, Virginia?

The typical household in Farmville, Virginia earns about $40,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmville, Virginia expensive?

In Farmville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $238,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Farmville, Virginia?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Farmville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmville, Virginia?

About 20.4% of people in Farmville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,790 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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