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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Farmville

Virginia · 6,845 residents · 7.675 sq mi
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Farmville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,343. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,200. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,845
+14%since 1990
from 5,984 in 1990
1990 – 2025
892 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 780 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.4
+1%since 1990
from 22.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Farmville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,343
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,552
+67%since 1990
from $8,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
48.3%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
51.7% rent
3.4
+34%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(4,451)
Black24.5%(1,466)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(93)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score50.6%(3,030)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(4,833)
Black25.5%(1,745)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(86)
Asian1.1%(72)
Diversity Score52.2%(3,575)
52
+3%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+13%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmville, Virginia?

Farmville, Virginia has about 6,845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Farmville, Virginia?

The typical household in Farmville, Virginia earns about $26,343 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Farmville, Virginia?

About 29.2% 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 22.0% 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 861 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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