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Fieldale

Virginia · 879 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Fieldale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,571. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
879
−5%since 2000
from 929 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
567 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+1%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6498511K1K1K1990201020202024Fieldale
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,571
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,511
−11%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(894)
Black1.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(810)
Black5.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(138)
Diversity Score
16
+120%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fieldale, Virginia?

Fieldale, Virginia has about 879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fieldale, Virginia?

The typical household in Fieldale, Virginia earns about $28,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fieldale, Virginia expensive?

In Fieldale, Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,600.

How educated are people in Fieldale, Virginia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fieldale, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fieldale, Virginia?

About 16.0% of people in Fieldale, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fieldale, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fieldale, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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