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Hampden-Sydney

Virginia · 1,191 residents · 3.878 sq mi
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Hampden-Sydney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,061. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $160,200. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,191
−6%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
19.5
−6%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hampden-Sydney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,061
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,019
−4%since 2000
from $15,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.7%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−69%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(268)
Black72.5%(864)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.4%(40)
Diversity Score53.2%(634)
Diversity Score
53
+43%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
−46%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 31.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
93.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
Female
6.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

Hampden-Sydney, Virginia has about 1,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia earns about $126,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampden-Sydney, Virginia expensive?

In Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,200.

How educated are people in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia?

About 57.7% 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 6.3% of people in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampden-Sydney, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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