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Groveton

Virginia · 15,725 residents · 4.347 sq mi
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Groveton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,110. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 5,571 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $443,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,725
−26%since 2000
from 21,296 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,617 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 4,899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K20K22K1990201020202024Groveton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,110
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,953
+59%since 2000
from $27,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,646
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+64%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(10,976)
Black19%(4,038)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(3,955)
Asian7.7%(1,641)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.4%(16,899)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(5,538)
Black18.2%(2,868)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(5,277)
Asian8.3%(1,303)
Other3.9%(618)
Diversity Score89.7%(14,100)
Diversity Score
90
+13%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
33.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groveton, Virginia?

Groveton, Virginia has about 15,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groveton, Virginia?

The typical household in Groveton, Virginia earns about $94,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groveton, Virginia expensive?

In Groveton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $443,400, and the typical rent is about $1,646 a month.

How educated are people in Groveton, Virginia?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Groveton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groveton, Virginia?

About 8.6% of people in Groveton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groveton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Groveton, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,272 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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