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Fort Chiswell

Virginia · 939 residents · 13.525 sq mi
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Fort Chiswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,110. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,700. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
+3%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6347729091K1K2000201020202024Fort Chiswell
2024821
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,110
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,367
+18%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(892)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(899)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(81)
Diversity Score
9
+249%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

Fort Chiswell, Virginia has about 939 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

The typical household in Fort Chiswell, Virginia earns about $32,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Chiswell, Virginia expensive?

In Fort Chiswell, Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Chiswell, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

About 12.6% of people in Fort Chiswell, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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