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Hiwassee

Virginia · 72 residents · 5.14 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 67.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−13%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 16 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.7
+13%since 2023
from 59.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
44128211294378201020202024Hiwassee
202472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$64,054
+14%since 2023
from $56,228 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+47%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
Female
38.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiwassee, Virginia?

Hiwassee, Virginia has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Hiwassee, Virginia expensive?

In Hiwassee, Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,800.

How educated are people in Hiwassee, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hiwassee, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiwassee, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Hiwassee, 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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