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Fort Chiswell

Virginia · 876 residents · 13.525 sq mi
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Fort Chiswell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,192. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
−4%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+28%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6347729091K1K2000201020202024Fort Chiswell
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,192
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,406
+37%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(845)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(35)
Diversity Score
4
+63%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

Fort Chiswell, Virginia has about 876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Chiswell, Virginia earns about $60,192 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 $114,100.

How educated are people in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?

About 19.2% 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 13.3% 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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