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Hampden-Sydney

Virginia · 1,769 residents · 3.878 sq mi
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Hampden-Sydney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,565. Population has grown 40% since 2000. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 66% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,769
+40%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
−1%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hampden-Sydney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,565
+207%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,968
−4%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−12%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,031)
Black16.6%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,301)
Black13.8%(245)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(105)
Asian4.9%(87)
Other1.8%(31)
Diversity Score54.2%(959)
Diversity Score
54
+45%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
51.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 31.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
Female
14.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−76.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

Hampden-Sydney, Virginia has about 1,769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

The typical household in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia earns about $154,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampden-Sydney, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 461 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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